Last week the Institute met with HMRC’s VAT policy team to discuss in detail feedback received from our members and their clients that the 31 October 2023 deadline for selling second-hand cars bought from Great Britain and moved to Northern Ireland before 1 May 2023 should be extended.
Under the current rules, such vehicles will not be able to use the VAT margin scheme if these vehicles are sold after 31 October 2023 meaning VAT must be charged on the full selling price.
HMRC’s current view is that 31 October 2023 is still the deadline and dealers should make all attempts to sell these vehicles before that date.
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