- HMRC has removed the Extra Statutory Concession (ESC) for linked goods and services as of Brief 1 (2026).
- Businesses must now rely on statutory rules and case law to determine if linked supplies should be treated as a single or multiple supplies for VAT.
- The law and recent court decisions provide sufficient guidance, making the old concession unnecessary.
- Businesses should ensure they apply the law correctly, as HMRC will expect compliance.
Source: vita-uk.com
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