- The UK Chancellor announced the introduction of the “Taxi Tax” in the 2025 Autumn Budget.
- The Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) VAT loophole, previously used by ride-hailing platforms, will be closed for private hire vehicle operators.
- From January 2, 2026, VAT-registered taxi service providers must apply a 20% VAT rate to the full fare, not just the margin.
- Reduced VAT rates may still apply in limited scenarios, but with stricter conditions.
- This change is expected to impact ride-hailing platforms’ pricing strategies and increase costs for customers.
Source: 1stopvat.com
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