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In brief

Baker McKenzie’s VAT/Indirect Tax Practice presented “Financial Services VAT,” on 7 October 2020. This was the fifth presentation in the International VAT Conference Webinar Series, a global webinar series designed for VAT specialists from all industry sectors that aims to discuss the latest developing trends and hot topics in the VAT/goods and services tax (GST) and customs arena.


Over the past year, various judgments have highlighted the ongoing issues arising from the application of financial services exemptions and VAT deduction rules for financial services businesses. This breakout session considers these developments, including the scope of VAT exemptions, the VAT recovery rules applicable on intra-entity supplies and the place of supply regarding offshore structures.

View the recorded webinar. Password: FSWebinar.2020

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Mark Agnew is a tax director in Baker & McKenzie's London office. Prior to joining the Firm in 2008, Mark worked in a "Big 4" accounting firm environment and as an in-house VAT manager at a leading global bank.

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Ana Royuela is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Tax Practice Group in Barcelona. She regularly handles complex tax matters, as well as tax controversies and litigation. Ms. Royuela has spoken at local and international conferences and client seminars on topics related to her field. She has contributed articles on indirect taxation and tax proceedings to various economic journals, including BNA International Indirect Taxes Journal and lectured on public tax administration. She joined the Firm in 1999.

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Philippe Gamito is a VAT Adviser in Baker McKenzie London office.

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Thierry Vialaneix joined Baker McKenzie in 2004 as a Local Partner and became a Senior Counsel in 2009. He handles all legal matters related to VAT and indirect taxes. He began his career with CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre, and subsequently joined Price Waterhouse Legal and Tax. Mr. Vialaneix also worked in the tax department of Ernst & Young and Landwell & Associés before joining Baker McKenzie, where he currently supervises the Paris office’s VAT practice. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Vialaneix has published several articles tackling VAT issues and has participated in various tax seminars.

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Martin Morawski is a Legal Director in Baker McKenzie's Amsterdam office.

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Benjamin Bergau ist Economist bei Baker & McKenzie Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten und Steuerberatern mbB