by Marie Stein | 18 Sep, 2016 | Management services
Not another VAT newsletter: September 2016. I hope you’ve all enjoyed what is probably our last blast of summer this week! In the meantime, there are plenty of topical VAT issues to think about. The pros and cons of VAT group registrations HMRC recently issued...
by Marie Stein | 30 Aug, 2016 | Management services
It seems like a lifetime ago since the option to tax was introduced into UK law and I think it’s a good time to remind ourselves about revoking the option to tax under the 20 year rule. But let’s go back to basics and the purpose of “opting to...
by Marie Stein | 22 Aug, 2016 | Management services
Article: VAT on Intercompany services, management charges and overhead costs. One of the most common VAT queries is whether VAT should be added to intercompany services, management charges and overhead costs; typically the charges made by a parent company to...
by Marie Stein | 13 Aug, 2016 | Management services
The VAT1614D prodecure: the FAQs. If you’re buying an old barn or pub to convert into your home, or buying an office block to convert into luxury apartments, you can avoid (legally!!) paying VAT on the purchase even if the vendor has opted to tax the property. How?...
by Marie Stein | 13 Aug, 2016 | Management services
VAT, cost sharing and disbursements and when to charge VAT: One of the most common areas of confusion when sharing costs between associated businesses is whether or not you have to charge VAT. Typical examples would be when one group company contracts with third party...