- The UK Supreme Court ruled that VAT on professional fees related to an exempt share sale cannot be reclaimed, even if the sale’s purpose is to fund taxable activities.
- The decision in HMRC v Hotel La Tour Ltd [2025] UKSC 46 upholds the Court of Appeal’s judgment and rejects the taxpayer’s argument for VAT recovery in fundraising contexts.
- The ruling clarifies that the ‘direct and immediate link’ test for input VAT recovery does not allow for disregarding the exempt nature of a share sale, even if proceeds are used for taxable purposes.
- This decision impacts businesses seeking to recover VAT on professional fees incurred during share sales to raise capital.
Source: twobirds.com
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