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VAT, stamp and employment taxes

Our expert tax team provides VAT, stamp and employment tax advice, whether on a discrete matter or to support a larger project.

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Our tax team provides VAT, stamp taxes and employment tax advice which considers the tax consequences of these ventures in the round.

When our clients are considering launching a new product, purchasing a property, expanding into the UK, setting up an employee incentive scheme, engaging in construction projects, entering into commercial contracts or embarking on various other projects, there will inevitably be tax consequences.

We have particular experience in advising on the indirect tax consequences of real estate and finance transactions, including VAT, stamp duty land tax (SDLT), land and buildings transaction tax (LBTT) and land transaction tax (LTT).

We also have in-depth expertise in relation to stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax in relation to shares and other securities.

In the area of employment taxes, we offer tailored advice, including on payroll, National Insurance Contributions, tax-efficient employee benefit schemes and international movement of employees – helping to ensure businesses meet their obligations while optimising tax positions.

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VAT

Advice on real estate transactions, cross-border issues, financing transactions, rating of supplies and services, group issues, registration and deregistration, and for charities and public sector bodies.

SDLT, LBTT and LTT

Advice on all types of real estate transactions in all parts of the UK.

Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax

Advice in relation to stamp duty and stamp duty reserve tax (SDRT) from the transfer of shares and securities, claims for reliefs, exemptions, and involvement of depositary or clearance services.

Employment taxes

Advice on tax-efficient employee benefit schemes, benefits in kind, share based payments, termination or settlement payments, salary sacrifice, employee trusts, off-payroll working, and international movement of employees.