VAT Exempt Investment Management: Funds Equivalent to UCITS – Recent Developments and Future Implications

• HMRC confirmed that VAT and excise policy remains unchanged after the coming into force of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023
• Taxpayers can no longer rely on direct effect of EU VAT Directives
• CCLA Investment Management Ltd v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 636 ruled that certain charitable funds can qualify for VAT exempt supplies of investment management
• The decision provides guidance on determining if a fund not a UCITS meets equivalence conditions for State supervision and appeal to retail investors
• The decision is important for pre-Brexit supplies but may not have continuing relevance after 1 January 2025 due to changes in legislation.

Source: simmons-simmons.com

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