BUFDG Common VAT & Duty issues

Our events comprise of training and professional development to support activities for the Scottish HE/FE sectors in matters relating to procurement practice and leadership.

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This session will be relevant to Procurement Professionals from the HE and FE sector.

Andrea Marshall is a Tax Specialist at the British Universities Finance Directors Group and put together the HEPA/BUFDG guide to the Import of Goods which was issued in December 2020 and has been updated since. 

The session will be around 45 minutes and cover common issues which have emerged for the sector including: 

Terminology 
•	Incoterms 
•	EORI number
•	Origin 
•	CPC codes
•	Import tax relief 

Common Problems 
•	Fast Parcel operators 
•	Couriers &amp; duplicate payment of VAT 
•	Update on BUFDG dialogue with HMRC on sector’s behalf 

Communication 
•	What we should be talking with finance, tax, our internal customers about
•	Tips for not losing VAT/duty charges within the finance system 

Potential Solutions
•	Using your own Customs agent 
•	Using specialist agents
•	Reviewing cost-effectiveness of importing EU versus UK supplies 

Where to get further help 

Question &amp; Answer/discussion (45 minutes)

Available to APUC members only.

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BUFDG Common VAT & Duty issues

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