- Upper Tribunal confirms exemption for Great Yorkshire Show for VAT purposes
- Event organized by Yorkshire Agricultural Society
- Show had dual purposes of fundraising and promoting educational remit
- Interpretation of “primary purpose” under VATA 1994 was key issue
- HMRC appealed on grounds of interpretation and promotion requirements
- UT agreed with FTT’s decision on both grounds
- Show qualified for exemption as fundraising was entwined with educational purpose
- Promotion requirement was deemed compatible with Principal VAT Directive
Source: claritaxnews.com
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