Clients to Benefit from Strengthened Property Tax Team

The Banking Tax & Finance team has further boosted its expertise base with the recent appointment of a corporation tax expert with over 30 years industry experience.

David Vogel FCA will be joining the Banking Tax & Finance department in London as part of the property tax team, advising major UK and overseas clients. He is a Senior Chartered Accountant and a well known and respected figure in the property world.

Throughout his career he has held senior positions with major UK listed companies; more recently as Group Tax Manager at SEGRO, or Slough Estates as it was formerly known and before this until 1988 as Tax Manager at P&O, London.

David’s 30 years in the industry means our clients will benefit from an even greater depth of experience and a wider tax offering. His particular expertise in corporation tax and VAT on property transactions, together with a recognised co operative and favourable working relationship with HMRC, will make him a considerable asset to our expanding business.

David can be contacted on david.vogel@davislangdon.com

VAT Rate Change - What Goes Up Must Come Down

Everybody knows that the standard rate of VAT will increase from 15% to 17.5% on 1 January 2010. They also probably know that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will allow some businesses open at midnight on New Year’s Eve, to apply the lower rate until closing time.

Less widely known, however, are the particular rules that apply to ongoing construction projects and other ‘continuous supplies of services’ and these are the focus of this briefing. (full article)