Course description
VAT in Insurance - 1-day course in London
VAT is a complex tax as it is, but the insurance industry also has its own specialised procedures, ‘language’, some unique VAT rules, and specific partial exemption methods. The UK legislation derives from the EU legislation, but is sometimes at odds with it. This sector is also currently particularly sensitive to changes that follow from cases heard in the Court of Justice of the European Commission (CJEU).
This course covers those aspects of VAT specific to the insurance industry, with an emphasis on avoiding pitfalls and mitigation techniques with reference to decided cases
The impact of Brexit is, of course, yet to be felt, and how the industry will unwind itself from EU legislation will be known over time. What is clear is that this course will always be kept live, and any changes incorporated at the time of running.
Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is suitable for those who have VAT experience, but who are new to the sector. This course will give a sound grounding in both compliance and planning matters.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
CPD 6 hours
Training Course Content
How VAT affects insurance transactions
- A review of the key issues
- Basic compliance issues
- Basic VAT planning
The exemption for insurance transactions
- UK insurance premiums and commissions
- P&I Clubs and their managers
- The system for Lloyd’s Underwriters and Managing Agents
- Transactions which are not exempt
- Intermediaries
- The problems of outsourcing
- Investment and other income
International services
- Exempt premiums
- “Outside the scope” premiums
- The effects on VAT recovery
- Intermediaries and the ‘look through’
- The “reverse charge” – pitfalls and planning
- Branch and subsidiary issues
Partial exemption
- The basic principles
- Direct attribution
- The standard method
- Special methods for insurers and intermediaries
- Items that must be excluded following recent case law or because of distortions
Dealings with HMRC
- Specific compliance issues for insurance
- Planning points
- Risk areas and golden rules
- The penalty regime and how to avoid it
Expenses
Contact Quorum Training for pricing details for running this course in-house. The price will include pre-course discussions with the trainer, supporting course materials and delivery of a practical, interactive course that meets your training needs.
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Quorum Training - Business and Finance Courses for Professionals
Quorum Training provides a range of specialist courses designed specifically for business and finance professionals, covering such topics as: Accounting and finance Taxation VAT Governance Risk and compliance Financial markets and corporate treasury Charities Management and leadership Courses are available...
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