- The Upper Tribunal ruled against a taxpayer who failed to provide sufficient evidence for VAT relief on exports.
- The case involved H Ripley & Co Ltd, which exported scrap metal to the EU.
- The taxpayer’s appeal was rejected due to inadequate documentation supporting zero-rating of sales.
- Exporters must hold evidence of goods removal from the UK to qualify for VAT relief.
- Evidence must be obtained within statutory time limits, typically three months from sale.
- Ripley provided various documents, including bank statements, sales invoices, weighbridge tickets, and international consignment notes.
- The case emphasizes the importance of maintaining proper documentation for VAT compliance.
Source: mha.co.uk
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