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Colin Laidlaw

VAT Partner

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Email: colin.laidlaw@wearegalloways.com

Office: brighton

About

Colin is the VAT Partner. He has worked at both HM Revenue & Customs and in practice and can advise on all aspects of VAT and associated taxes ranging from VAT registration/returns to VAT reviews and more complex structuring.

Specialist Areas

Particular areas of specialism include property & construction and Not for Profit entities.



Outside Work

Colin likes to spend his spare time walking/running on the South Downs and is a volunteer bus driver for a community bus service.

Strengths

Clients appreciate Colin’s ability to set out the pertinent issues in a simple way.



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01273 762388
07872 379632


colin.laidlaw@wearegalloways.com

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