- HMRC has reversed its position on cross-border VAT grouping involving EU branches, restoring the ‘whole entity’ principle.
- The change undoes the impact of the CJEU Skandia decision and applies retrospectively from 26 November 2025.
- UK VAT groups with EU branches can now reclaim overpaid VAT by submitting error correction notifications.
- The policy change affects businesses with UK VAT groups containing EU establishments and contrasts with the approach taken by Ireland and most other EU states.
- No legislative amendment is required for this change.
Source: pinsentmasons.com
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