- The case addressed whether Hotel La Tour Ltd (HLT) could deduct VAT on professional fees from selling its subsidiary’s shares to fund a new hotel.
- HMRC argued the fees were linked to the exempt share sale and not deductible; HLT claimed they were for its general taxable business.
- The Supreme Court upheld lower court rulings that the fees were directly linked to the exempt share sale, so the VAT was not deductible.
- The Court confirmed the “direct and immediate link” test applies, regardless of the purpose of raising funds for taxable activities.
- HLT’s arguments about VAT grouping and purpose were rejected, and the appeal was dismissed unanimously.
Source: bailii.org
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