VAT loophole closed

VAT loophole closed - 1989 - Daily Telegraph 26/6/89 p29 Times 27/6/89 p27 (2) .

The Government has closed a loophole in the Finance Bill whereby certain organisations such as charities , financial institutions and private hospitals could avoid paying VAT on new development . The City has protested, claiming that such a move could lead to the cancellation of many redevelopment projects, damaging the building industry, and the departure of foreign companies from Britain.


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