10 February 2015 
Matt Sisson, Projects and Membership Manager
Last year we published a briefing on HEIs and Tax, written by Harriet Latham. It’s aimed at anyone involved in the management, leadership, or governance in HEIs, including in procurement. It uses non-technical language, and is written in a way that hopefully proves clear and accessible to those who aren’t tax experts.
It hopes to see more university managers asking ‘the tax question’: that the implications of tax treatment are considered as core to any university projects and undertakings, rather than an afterthought, in order to ensure project success. The guide includes insight on VAT, overseas activity, property taxes, payroll taxes, and subsidiary companies.
The guide says; “Universities can benefit from a very favourable tax regime – but as always, good housekeeping and caution when undertaking new activities is essential to demonstrate compliance and avoid bear traps!” Find out what steps you can take by downloading the briefing here.
