VAT loophole closed
Language: English Series: Daily Telegraph ; 26/6/89 p29 Times 27/6/89 p27 (2)Publication details: 1989Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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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.