- The FTT ruled in favor of United Carpets, determining there were separate supplies of goods and services, not a single composite supply.
- Three distinct agreements were identified: between UC and the customer, UC and the fitters, and the fitters and the customer.
- Independent fitters maintained control over their operations and were paid directly by customers.
- UC’s public law argument on legitimate expectation was rejected as HMRC’s communications were not clear or unambiguous.
- The case highlights the need for thorough factual analysis in litigation, which HMRC failed to do, leading to UC’s successful appeal.
Source: rpclegal.com
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