Vertex Global Tax Solutions launches new European HQ

Vertex Inc., a leading provider of tax technology solutions, recently announced the launch of its European headquarters, located in Stockley Park, near London Heathrow Airport, in the United Kingdom. The new overseas location enables Vertex customers in Europe, as well as its U.S.-based customers with a global presence, to gain even stronger and more localized Value Added Tax (VAT) services and product support. The office operates under the name Vertex Global Tax Solutions Ltd. and functions as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berwyn, Pa.-based Vertex Inc.

The opening of Vertex’s European headquarters is concurrent with the launch of Vertex Value Added Tax O Series in Europe. Aimed at tax professionals in multinational organizations, the Web services architecture solution enables centralized tax management and significantly reduces the complexity and cost of VAT record-keeping and compliance. Vertex’s UK-based employees are dedicated to customer and partner support, product implementations, and sales for Vertex Value Added Tax O Series and its complementary products.

The new office is managed by two seasoned international tax professionals. Alan James serves as the European Director of Client Solutions, bringing 13 years of tax automation and consulting experience to Vertex. He is responsible for focusing on the current Vertex client base in Europe, growing this client base, advising clients on implementation of the Vertex Value Added Tax O Series, and providing expertise on VAT automation compliance to customers. Alan has previously worked for Deloitte and Andersen and is a Chartered Tax Adviser.

With more than 10 years of experience in indirect tax, including serving as the in-house VAT manager at Oxford University, Andy Hallsworth works alongside Alan as European Manager of Client Solutions.