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Published Delegated Executive Decisions

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Decision Number: 0105 2016/17

Executive Portfolio:
Green, Smart and Sustainable Borough
Decision Number:
0105 2016/17
Exempt / Confidential Item:
No
Ward(s) Affected:
None
Declarations of Interest Received:
None
Title:
Addition of VAT to Land Charges Fees
Summary of Decision:
To authorise the addition of VAT at the standard rate to all Land Charges Fees
Proposed Decision:
To authorise the addition of VAT at the standard rate to all Land Charges Fees
Summary of Reason for Decision:
HMRC have issued a date of 1 January 2017 for the addition of VAT to all Land Charges Fees. This has followed a lengthy process of legal challenge from private agents whose fees were subject to VAT whilst Local Authorities remained exempt.
Reason for Decision:
Risks Associated with this Decision:
None
Measures to Redress Risk:
Anti Poverty / Human Rights / Agenda 21 Implications:
Attachments:
Please Contact Lorraine Simpson - Ext 5349 for more details.