Tax Strategy

Dandara is a private housebuilding, property development and investment group headquartered in the Isle of Man. Dandara is synonymous with a reputation for innovative design and the highest standards of quality, as well as an exceptional level of customer service. Dandara was founded in the Isle of Man over thirty years ago; its housebuilding operations continue there to this day.  Dandara now also operates in Jersey and the UK and is one of the most respected private housebuilders and property developers across the three jurisdictions. 

Tax Governance  

Dandara's Tax Strategy applies to UK taxation matters for all wholly owned UK incorporated and tax resident group companies (collectively Dandara UK). This Tax Strategy is governed by the Dandara Board and is reviewed at least annually.  Day-to-day oversight and management of tax matters is delegated to the Head of Tax, reporting into the Group Finance and Operations Director, with the support of an experienced in-house tax team. This team is further complemented by a substantial team of in-house accounting, legal and compliance professionals, and supported by Dandara’s external tax advisory team (Dandara’s principal advisor being a ‘Big Four’ firm).

Tax Risk Management 

In considering what is acceptable tax risk, the in-house tax team will consider the relevant facts and circumstances, including materiality. Dandara has a low-risk appetite and assesses each issue based on its nature and significance. 

Dandara focuses on operating in accordance with the tax laws of the territories in which it conducts business, and its in-house tax team strives to deliver correct, timely and complete tax returns to any relevant tax authorities. The in-house tax team is involved in all key business transactions and activities and regularly liaises with the wider business to ensure that any necessary tax considerations and obligations are considered. 

Dandara has a low tax‑risk appetite and assesses each issue by reference to its nature, materiality and significance to the Group. Our tax planning decisions are taken in a way that is aligned with the commercial and economic substance of the Group’s activities, and we do not enter into artificial or contrived tax arrangements.

Should a significant tax uncertainty or risk be identified, this will be considered in detail, taking into account the wording of the legislation, relevant case law, published intentions in relation to the relevant law and HMRC guidance. In reviewing these risks, Dandara may take appropriate external advice.

Dandara has a zero-tolerance approach to tax evasion as set out in the ‘Governance’ page of our website:  Governance (dandara.com)

Approach towards HMRC and other tax authorities 

Dandara UK is liable to and pays a range of UK taxes including corporation tax, residential property developer’s tax, VAT, payroll taxes and stamp/land taxes.

Dandara seeks to maintain an open and professional working relationship with HMRC and any tax authorities with which it has a relationship. Dandara’s policy is to co-operate with any tax authority enquiries on a transparent basis, with a view to resolving those disputes constructively in a timely manner. 

Dandara UK considers publication of this Tax Strategy as complying with its duty under paragraph 22, Schedule 19, Finance Act 2016.  

This document was reviewed and approved by the Board on 30 June 2026, in respect of the year ended 30 June 2026.