Event Information

This webinar, in conjunction with MHA, will provide you with an understanding of the current topical VAT and R&D matters relevant to the Construction & Real Estate sector. You willl also gain a deeper understanding into what Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are, how they can be used by companies in the sector, as well as how they can facilitate the sale of your company free of capital gains tax, potentially saving up to 20% tax.

Key topics

• VAT – Zero-rating for energy efficient construction materials, Plastic Packaging Tax, Steel Tariffs & Russian Sanctions.
• R&D - Upcoming changes to R&D Tax Relief Schemes in the UK.
• Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) - How can they be used to aid succession in a company and increase your workforce's engagement and commitment to your company?

About the speakers

John Rossiter, Indirect Tax Director, MHA
With over 24 years experience advising clients on VAT and other indirect tax matters, John works with businesses of all sizes from owner managed to listed multi-nationals in a broad range of industry sectors. He has a particular focus on supply chain and international indirect tax matters, real estate and construction, financial services, and tax risk management, having worked in the UK, Ireland and Canada.

Jay Bhatti, R&D Tax Reliefs Specialist, MHA
Jay is an R&D Tax Specialist, with extensive experience in claims covering a wide array of industries and complexity. Trained as an Aeronautical Engineer, working on various leading-edge Engineering projects Jay is able to apply his technical and legislative knowledge to structure R&D Tax Claims and other incentives to maximise value, and minimise risks.

Chris Blundell, Tax Partner, MHA
Chris has over 30 years experience in the field of tax advice having worked with businesses large and small, listed and private, UK-based and international. He advises his clients on UK and overseas taxes that affect them and their employees through their employment of staff, including share incentives, the operation of PAYE, the application of National Insurance, the Construction Industry Scheme and company car fleet taxation. He has developed a specialism over the past 5 years of advising his company clients on sales to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). He has helped company shareholders realise value on deals of between £5m and £55m. Several of these have been in the construction sector.

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