- The case involves Zed-UK Limited and its director, Mr. ZC, against HM Revenue and Customs.
- The appeal concerns the denial of input tax for transactions between Zed and Digi C Associates Ltd, applying the Kittel principle.
- The tribunal found that Zed did not actually know the transactions were connected to fraud but should have known.
- The appeal was dismissed, and the penalty assessment under VAT Act 1994 section 69C was upheld.
- A personal liability notice against Mr. ZC was withdrawn by HMRC.
- The tribunal hearing took place in February 2025, with the judgment issued in June 2025.
Source: bailii.org
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