- The Supreme Court ruled against Uber regarding VAT on profits for private-hire operators outside London.
- Private-hire operators do not have to pay 20 percent VAT as they do not enter into contracts with passengers.
- The ruling followed a previous decision that classified Uber drivers as workers, affecting Uber’s tax obligations.
- The High Court initially ruled in favor of Uber, but the Court of Appeal reversed this decision.
- Uber appealed to the Supreme Court, which upheld the Court of Appeal’s decision.
- A separate case saw Bolt win against HMRC regarding VAT obligations.
- The ruling is seen as a significant decision for private hire operators in England and Wales.
- It prevents increased costs and complexity for operators and protects vulnerable passengers from fare increases.
- The decision allows operators to maintain their business models without being forced into a uniform approach.
- The ruling is viewed as a victory for UK private hire businesses against global companies like Uber.
Source: cityam.com
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