Neil Owen

Neil Owen is an independent consultant and speaker, and managing director of VAT Advisory Services Limited.

He has worked exclusively in VAT for over thirty-five years, initially working for Customs & Excise and entering professional practice in 1990. He is a Fellow of the CIOT and of the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants, and was for ten years the National Secretary of the VAT Practitioners Group. He is a former editor of the book, CCH VAT Planning, and of the CIOT journal, Tax Adviser. Neil is an experienced and enthusiastic lecturer, with the unusual reputation for making VAT interesting.

Courses available from this speaker

  • Hot Topics In VAT - Live online course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 27th February
    Time: 09:30 - 12:30

    An update on important changes in VAT in the 12 months preceding the course: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Feb 27
    AM

    Hot Topics In VAT - Live online course.

    Live Online Courses

    An update on important changes in VAT in the 12 months preceding the course: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To International VAT Issues - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 25th March
    Time: 09:30 - 16:30

    This one-day course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the VAT provisions relating to international transactions, in both goods and services, and the problems often encountered in this area. It will also cover the implications of selling goods and services online: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Mar 25
    DAY

    Complete Guide To International VAT Issues - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This one-day course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the VAT provisions relating to international transactions, in both goods and services, and the problems often encountered in this area. It will also cover the implications of selling goods and services online: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Tales Of The Unexpected: VAT Case Studies With Outcomes Good And Bad - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 27th March
    Time: 09:30 - 12:30

    This course covers a number of varied aspects of VAT where surprising or disconcerting outcomes can arise, some to the benefit of taxpayers, some where dangers lurk: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Mar 27
    AM

    Tales Of The Unexpected: VAT Case Studies With Outcomes Good And Bad - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course covers a number of varied aspects of VAT where surprising or disconcerting outcomes can arise, some to the benefit of taxpayers, some where dangers lurk: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To VAT And Property Transactions - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 23rd April
    Time: 09:30 - 12:30

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this most complex area of VAT. It covers provisions relating to property developers and others owning an interest in property: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Apr 23
    AM

    Complete Guide To VAT And Property Transactions - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this most complex area of VAT. It covers provisions relating to property developers and others owning an interest in property: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To Essential VAT For Charities - Live Online Course

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 20th May
    Time: 09:30 - 12:30

    A thorough understanding of the VAT regime as it relates to the charitable sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    May 20
    AM

    Complete Guide To Essential VAT For Charities - Live Online Course

    Live Online Courses

    A thorough understanding of the VAT regime as it relates to the charitable sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To Partial Exemption And The Capital Goods Scheme - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 5th June
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    This course aims to familiarise those attending with the full range of issues encountered in the area of partial exemption: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Jun 5
    PM

    Complete Guide To Partial Exemption And The Capital Goods Scheme - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course aims to familiarise those attending with the full range of issues encountered in the area of partial exemption: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To VAT In The Construction Industry - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 10th June
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this business sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Jun 10
    PM

    Complete Guide To VAT In The Construction Industry - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this business sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • SESCA Annual Taxation Conference
    18th - 20th June 2025

    University of Sussex, Falmer near Brighton

    Date: 18th June
    Time: 10:00 - 12:45

    A two and a half day conference with residential option, covering developments in all major areas of taxation: presented by top speakers who are expert in their fields. To be held at the University of Sussex, Falmer. A link to the booking portal for all accommodation will be be available on the individual conference webpage soon.

    Jun 18

    SESCA Annual Taxation Conference
    18th - 20th June 2025

    University of Sussex, Falmer near Brighton

    A two and a half day conference with residential option, covering developments in all major areas of taxation: presented by top speakers who are expert in their fields. To be held at the University of Sussex, Falmer. A link to the booking portal for all accommodation will be be available on the individual conference webpage soon.

  • Hot Topics In VAT - Live online course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 23rd September
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    An update on important changes in VAT in the 12 months preceding the course: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Sep 23
    PM

    Hot Topics In VAT - Live online course.

    Live Online Courses

    An update on important changes in VAT in the 12 months preceding the course: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To VAT And Property Transactions - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 25th September
    Time: 13:30 - 16:30

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this most complex area of VAT. It covers provisions relating to property developers and others owning an interest in property: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Sep 25
    PM

    Complete Guide To VAT And Property Transactions - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this most complex area of VAT. It covers provisions relating to property developers and others owning an interest in property: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To International VAT Issues - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 14th October
    Time: 09:30 - 16:30

    This one-day course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the VAT provisions relating to international transactions, in both goods and services, and the problems often encountered in this area. It will also cover the implications of selling goods and services online: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Oct 14
    DAY

    Complete Guide To International VAT Issues - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This one-day course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the VAT provisions relating to international transactions, in both goods and services, and the problems often encountered in this area. It will also cover the implications of selling goods and services online: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

  • Complete Guide To VAT In The Construction Industry - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    Date: 19th November
    Time: 09:30 - 12:30

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this business sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.

    Nov 19
    AM

    Complete Guide To VAT In The Construction Industry - Live Online Course.

    Live Online Courses

    This course aims to provide participants with a thorough knowledge of the most topical aspects of this business sector: presented by Neil Owen. This course will be available live online. You will be emailed the link to join two days before the course date.