- Aspire in the Community Services Limited (ACSL) formed a VAT group with Aspire in the Community (ACL) and registered for VAT effective 1 May 2021.
- ACSL claimed VAT on pre-registration costs in its first VAT return, relying on legislation allowing such claims if certain criteria are met.
- HMRC limited the claim by considering both pre-registration (exempt) and post-registration (partly taxable) use of goods and services.
- ACSL argued, and the First-tier Tribunal agreed, that only post-registration use should determine the VAT claimable.
- The Tribunal upheld ACSL’s appeal, setting a precedent for at least seven similar appeals.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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