Hardeep Soor
About Hardeep Soor
Hardeep Soor serves as the Head of Tax at Starling Bank, a position he has held since 2021. With extensive experience in tax policy and legislation, he previously worked at Grant Thornton UK LLP and HM Revenue & Customs.
Work at Starling Bank
Hardeep Soor has been serving as the Head of Tax at Starling Bank since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the bank's tax strategy and compliance. His tenure at Starling Bank has lasted for three years, during which he has contributed to the bank's financial operations from its office located at 100 Parliament Street.
Previous Experience at Grant Thornton UK LLP
Before joining Starling Bank, Hardeep Soor worked at Grant Thornton UK LLP as a Director from 2015 to 2021. His six-year tenure involved managing tax-related services and providing strategic advice to clients. This role further solidified his expertise in tax matters within the financial sector.
Career at HM Revenue & Customs
Hardeep Soor spent 11 years at HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) as a Policy & Technical Advisor in the Corporation Tax Incentives Scheme (CTIS) from 2004 to 2015. During this period, he led investigations under the High Risk Corporates Programme, focusing on high-end avoidance schemes. He also served as the lead tax specialist for one of the UK's largest banks and contributed to the development of new banking legislation, including the bank corporation tax surcharge.
Education and Expertise
Hardeep Soor holds a BEng in Electronic & Software Engineering from the University of Birmingham, which he completed from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education with an MSc in Finance from the University of Leicester in 2004. Additionally, he completed A-Levels in Maths, Physics, and Art at Leeds Grammar School from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in tax policy and financial regulations.
Contributions to Tax Legislation
During his time at HMRC, Hardeep Soor introduced new measures related to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and advised on the banking code of practice. His contributions to tax legislation have had a significant impact on the banking sector, reflecting his deep understanding of tax compliance and policy development.