- Bolt Services UK Ltd and HMRC had a case regarding the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) and VAT treatment.
- TOMS treatment means that VAT is calculated on the margin achieved, not the value of the sale.
- TOMS applies to various types of businesses, not just tour operators.
- Bolt Services UK Ltd questioned whether their mobile ride-hailing service fell within TOMS.
- HMRC argued that Bolt was not a tour operator and their supplies were not within TOMS.
- The judge disagreed with HMRC and stated that Bolt’s passenger transport service is consistent with a travel service.
- The judge noted that the manner of operation may be different, but the service still falls within TOMS.
Source: centurionvat.com
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