Whilst there continues to be VAT inequality between new build and renovation work, this talk will help you understand which elements of a retrofit can be zero rated – so saving costs in your projects.

Speaker Tim Buss will cover the basic VAT liabilities in the construction industry and the history of changes to the VAT rules regarding the installation of energy saving materials.

There will be particular focus on projects that include both zero rated installations and standard rated work such as extensions and repairs.

Relevant VAT Tribunal and Court decisions will be discussed and Tim will give an update on the representations made to HMRC.

Plenty of time will be available for attendees to ask questions on the topic.

ARB and RIBA Mandatory CPD Requirements

As of January 2024, all architects on the UK Register are required by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) to record and confirm participation in CPD to maintain registration. ARB’s CPD scheme is activity-based and is focused on learning outcomes. You can find out more about ARB’s CPD requirements here.

View or download this checklist which shows in more detail how attendance on this course can help you meet these requirements. 

About the speaker

Tim Buss

Tim has been involved with VAT since the 70s. He joined HM Customs & Excise, (now HM Revenue & Customs) shortly after the introduction of VAT in the UK. He worked as a visiting VAT inspector and as a classroom trainer. 

In 1990, he joined accountancy firm PKF as VAT manager later becoming Director of VAT and in 2000 was appointed VAT Director at BDO.

In October 2005, Tim set up his own VAT consultancy and training company. In addition to presenting various training courses Tim is a consultant to several accountancy firms and other businesses. He has represented clients in disputes with HMRC including at VAT Tribunals.

Tim regularly lectures on a range of VAT topics. He was a Council member and for three years was Director of Education of the Institute of Indirect Taxation. He was responsible for the entrance examination.

Tim is a Chartered Tax Advisor, and an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation following a merger of the two institutes and is a Chartered Tax Advisor.