- The Upper Tribunal held that a consultant’s past exposure to VAT fraud schemes, even 13 years earlier, can be relevant when assessing knowledge of later suspicious transactions.
- Eurolaser’s appeal was dismissed, upholding HMRC’s denial of £1.63 million in input VAT, refusal of zero-rating on over £500,000 of intra-Community supplies, and £312,406 in penalties.
- Although Eurolaser’s sole director was unaware of the fraud, the tribunal found the consultant’s constructive knowledge could be attributed to the company.
- The case confirms that prior experience with supply-chain fraud can help show what an individual knew or should have known about VAT fraud risk.
Source: iclg.com
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