- The Court of Appeal ruled that government funding to further education (FE) institutions is payment for educational services, making it a business activity for VAT purposes.
- FE colleges’ core educational activities are now classified as exempt business activities, not wholly non-business, affecting VAT treatment.
- Colleges may lose access to certain VAT reliefs for charities/non-business bodies, potentially increasing capital and operational costs.
- FE colleges may now be subject to VAT on student fees under new legislation, as their income is reclassified as business income.
- The ruling impacts historic and ongoing VAT claims, strengthening colleges’ legal positions but requiring reassessment of risks and opportunities.
Source: xeinadin.com
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