Value Added Tax

There are special rules to ensure that goods sent from abroad are taxed appropriately and to ensure that UK businesses supplying goods in the UK - for example by having to compete

HMRC’s VAT Notice 709/3 entitled 'Hotels and holiday accommodation' explains how supplies by hotels and similar establishments such as motels, guesthouses and B&Bs should be

The taxable turnover threshold, which determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT, is currently £85,000. The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether

The VAT Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) is a means of spreading the initial VAT recovery in respect of certain assets over either 5 or 10 years. The scheme seeks to agree a fair and

There are a number of conditions that must be satisfied for an activity to be within the scope of UK VAT. An activity will fall within the scope of VAT when all the following

In most cases, a supply of goods or services for VAT purposes is deemed to have taken place in return for consideration. This is usually payment in money but can also be of a

The VAT treatment of motoring expenses is relevant to any business that incurs VAT on motor expenses. We have covered below some important points to be aware of concerning the

There are special rules to help ensure that goods sent from abroad are taxed appropriately. The aim is to not disadvantage UK businesses supplying goods in the UK, for example, by

There are four options for the VAT treatment of road fuel costs. Treat all of the VAT as input tax because 100% is used for business purposes. This option only applies to fuel