VAT & Costs Assessments - Live at Your Desk

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will explore the issue of VAT on costs that have been incurred in respect of litigation.

Practical tips in relation to this, both as regards litigation before the High Court and disputes before the Tax Tribunal, will be shared.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The basic rules regarding recovery of costs
• The basic rules regarding VAT on legal and professional services
• Disbursements - what is a disbursement for VAT purposes?
• The special rules in respect of Counsel fees
• Potential problem areas:
• What happens if the paying party disputes that VAT is payable?
• What happens if the rate of VAT changes during the course of the proceedings?

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.