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Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:56 pm
by Minhr
Hi all. Maybe anyone could help me with my question. Out of all professions stated in the list of referees the only person I can ask is Vice President, EMEA in one international tech company (it's UK entity is VAT registered). He doesn't have "director" or "manager" in his title, but he is the most senior manager in the UK and in any other European country, and is a head of all business operations in this region. Do you think he is qualified as professional referee?

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:01 pm
by CULLINAN

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:08 pm
by Minhr
I've read it, but still can't understand if Vice President can be qualified as a director or a manager of VAT registered or Limited company

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:13 pm
by CULLINAN
As far as I understand, one should be a director or secretary of a limited company (VAT or non-VAT). Not sure what classifies as a manager (secretary?). I believe, it should be okay though.

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:22 pm
by Minhr
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:13 pm
As far as I understand, one should be a director or secretary of a limited company (VAT or non-VAT). Not sure what classifies as a manager (secretary?). I believe, it should be okay though.
The company has different Secretary, but he is not based in the UK and is not managing day to day business operations.

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 pm
by CULLINAN
If HO is not happy with the referee, they will write to you to arrange any other.

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:25 pm
by Minhr
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 pm
If HO is not happy with the referee, they will write to you to arrange any other.
I hope they will. My biggest fear is that they won't contact me in this case

Re: Referee - director/manager of VAT registered company

Posted: Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:26 pm
by CULLINAN
Minhr wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:25 pm
CULLINAN wrote:
Wed Dec 30, 2020 9:24 pm
If HO is not happy with the referee, they will write to you to arrange any other.
I hope they will. My biggest fear is that they won't contact me in this case
They will contact if need be. Nothing to fear.