VAT for unregistered councils (VAT126)
For clerks, finance staff and councillors from councils that are not VAT registered, but reclaim VAT on Form VAT126.
This session explains how VAT affects local councils. Essential for any council contemplating major building projects.
Topics include:
• how VAT law applies to local councils
• where to find the law and guidance
• business and non-business activities
• understanding whether sales are taxable or exempt from VAT
• when a council must register for VAT
• when VAT can be reclaimed
• Partial exemption
• Reclaiming VAT when using grants and donations
By the end of this session you will:
• Know where to find the relevant legislation and guidance
• Understand the key concepts of VAT
• Know when a council can or can't reclaim VAT
• Recognise when a council must register for VAT
• Be aware of activities that require special attention
Who Should Attend?
RFOs, Clerks, finance staff, councillors on the finance committee and councillors who wish to develop their knowledge in this area.
Course Tutor
Steve Parkinson, The Parkinson Partnership LLP
Cost (per delegate)
£30+ VAT members
£60+ VAT non members
Please note: the course is open to all county associations and will therefore have clerks and councillors not from Northamptonshire in attendance. We hope that this will allow for this course to be delivered more often and throughout the year.
When booking onto this course, the details that you provide will be used to book you onto a third party website where you will receive booking confirmation. Your details will only be used for the purposes of sending joining instructions.
Date |
Time |
Venue |
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19 January 2023 - FULLY BOOKED |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
28 February 2023 |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
30 March 2023 |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
9 May 2023 |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
15 June 2023 |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
18 July 2023 |
10:00-11:30 |
Online |
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