- The Supreme Court ruled that a success fee paid after a company leaves a VAT group is subject to VAT, even if the underlying services were performed while both parties were in the same VAT group.
- The “time of supply” for VAT purposes is when the fee becomes due and is invoiced, not when the services were originally provided.
- Section 43 VAT grouping rules do not override the ordinary time-of-supply rules.
- VAT grouping is not a self-contained code but operates within the broader VAT law framework.
- The decision highlights the need for businesses with group structures and contingent fees to review contracts and VAT practices when group membership changes.
Source: rpclegal.com
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