- The FTT upheld an appeal that dental aligners are dental prostheses and exempt from VAT.
- The case involved Align Technology Switzerland GMBH & Anor.
- The FTT examined the definition of prosthesis.
- Prosthesis includes devices that improve body function, not just replacements.
- The interpretation aligns with the purpose of the VAT exemption.
- EU VAT Committee views supporting HMRC were not binding on the tribunal.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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