HELPLINE FOR PRIVATE SECTOR

CPD FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

When formulating budgets it is imperative that any VAT advice given is accurate and sustainable.

Architects, Project Managers & Quantity Surveyors – whilst unlikely to be qualified in the VAT field – are often expected to provide guidance to their clients on what VAT reductions are possible.

This can create conflict – VAT may not be your forte (or even something your PI allows you to discuss) – but clients expect you to be versed and familiar in the VAT affecting their scheme.

Our Helpline is wholly free of charge and is designed to swiftly & succinctly identify:

What scope exists (if any) for VAT mitigation
How the design & planning support or erode this
What evidence & documentation the Contractor may need
What evidence & documents HMRC may need

We will confirm our advice to you by email – for you to forward on or repackage as you see fit.

You can therefore be confident that the advice you provide to your client is robust & reliable. The client can then seek detailed advice elsewhere should it be necessary (it would be nice if it was from us but it need not be).

We are equally happy to take calls directly from property owners and members of the public.

1 aim – to demystify how VAT impacts construction.

Designed to work in conjunction with the free Helpline service; we offer a selection of CPD accredited training throughout the year, geared more towards proactive VAT planning & conflict avoidance (conflict with client & contractor, client & design team, anybody with HMRC…..).

These sessions are free of charge to Design Professionals & Contractors, but due to demand are limited to 1 person per practice. RICS sponsored sessions are limited to RICS members.

Topics that crop up again and again are:

How does the wording of a planning consent affect VAT?
How does the Design of a scheme affect VAT?
Permitted Development & ‘demolition by stealth’
Why don’t HMRC view a ‘dwelling’ in the same way as planners?
The myths associated with The Option to Tax
Why can Developers not reclaim VAT?

FREE VAT HELPLINE

You can book online for one of our events by going to our BOOKING FORM.

UPCOMING CPD EVENTS

2020 CPD Dates – To be confirmed

RICS Seminars – please contact your local RICS representative for more information

TESTIMONIALS

What do our clients say about our CPD events?

Our NHS Clients

"Good delivery of course, answered our questions as and when we asked. It was a good interactive course."
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

"Effective to increase awareness across wider finance function, rather than just letting staff believe VAT is purely responsibility of the technical team."
PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

"Great introduction, engaging presentation and lively presenting style."
SHARED SERVICES TRAINING

"Really helpful discussion and was very beneficial having contracting & procurement involved so the issue is no longer just Finances Problem."
HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Our Private Clients

"Excellent presentation, very clear, consist and upfront, well presented and engaging."
DUKES HOTEL LONDON

"Thank you very much indeed a really useful and helpful talk."
ARCHITECTS KENT

"RICS South East were delighted with the recent presentation on VAT in Construction by Simon Merry of Berthold Bauer to our members in Kent. The positive feedback received showed that the seminar was very informative, clear and concise and a great deal of useful information could be applied to their appraisals going forward. It was also felt that Simon made a boring subject more interesting! The speaker hit the right level and made the travel to and from the venue most worthwhile. A highlight was the interactive element with a relaxed and informal approach."
RICS, South

FREE VAT HELPLINE

You can contact our Free VAT Helpline 24 hours a day using the online form or email help@bbvat.co.uk