The Welsh Revenue Authority eNewsletter - Issue 1

November 2018

 
 

Welcome to Our First eNewsletter...

Issue 1 ENG

Find out more information about the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) and ‘Our Approach’ here.

Kathryn Bishop, Chair WRA

Marking One Year of the Welsh Revenue Authority

It's been twelve months since the formation of the WRA Board. Kathryn Bishop, Chair of the WRA Board, reflects on how far we've come and shares some personal highlights of the journey so far.   

Dyfed Alsop, CEO WRA

Six Months of Raising Revenue for Wales

The WRA opened for business on the 1 April 2018. Chief Executive Officer, Dyfed Alsop, provides a unique insight into the challenges we've faced and what we have achieved to date.

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Developing the First Welsh Data for New Welsh Taxes 

Setting up a new data analysis team is no mean feat. Adam Al-Nuaimi, Head of Data Analysis talks about his vision and what steps he took to establish a team tasked with delivering trusted data and analysis about devolved taxes in Wales.

Law Society Logo

Guest Comment: A new Property Tax in Wales  

This issue sees one of our trusted partners, Kay Powell, Wales Policy Advisor, The Law Society share her experience on what it was like working with us to help launch the new tax authority for Wales. 

UK IT Awards

The WRA Secures UK IT Industry Award

This month, we celebrated our joint win with our digital partner, Kainos, for the delivery of Wales' first cloud-based, bilingual digital tax system.  

feedback

Taking a New Two-way Approach to Tax  

Listening to feedback and refining the service we offer is central to the success of the WRA. Neil Butt, Head of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement explains why.

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ABOUT

The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is the new tax authority for Wales. 

It is responsible for collecting and managing the first devolved Welsh taxes; Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax on behalf of Welsh Government. 

The revenue raised will help fund improvements in Welsh public services.

Find out more on the web:

gov.wales/wra

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