- The UK Supreme Court ruled on Prudential Assurance Co Ltd v HMRC regarding VAT implications for corporate reorganisations and service contracts within VAT groups.
- The case focused on whether section 43 of the VAT Act 1994 protects transactions when payment occurs after a supplier exits a VAT group.
- The Court decided that VAT can be chargeable if the time of supply is after the supplier has left the group, regardless of when services were rendered.
- Companies providing or receiving continuous services must monitor invoice and payment timing to manage VAT liabilities.
- Corporate reorganisations must consider VAT implications for deferred payments if they occur after exiting a VAT group.
- Service contracts need careful drafting to address timing of payments and VAT exposure.
- Businesses may face unexpected VAT costs if payments are delayed after service delivery.
- Increased administrative and compliance efforts are required for VAT planning and managing group membership status.
Source: menzies.co.uk
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