- HMRC has revised VAT-grouping rules, treating overseas branches as part of the UK VAT group from 26 November 2025.
- Cross-border intra-group services are no longer taxable supplies, and the reverse charge no longer applies to internal services from overseas branches.
- The change simplifies VAT accounting and may allow some groups to reclaim up to four years of overpaid VAT.
- The update is interpretive (not legislative) and may have significant operational and financial impacts, especially for partially exempt or VAT-restricted sectors.
- Not all organisations are affected, but those with overseas branches in UK VAT groups should review their compliance and potential VAT recovery.
Source: uhy-uk.com
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