- HMRC updated VAT Notice 700/2 regarding VAT group and divisional registration, focusing on “protection of the revenue” and “revenue loss.”
- VAT grouping allows multiple entities to be treated as a single VAT registration; eligibility was expanded in 2019 to include more entity types.
- HMRC can refuse or remove VAT group members if grouping may cause VAT loss, especially in cases of VAT avoidance or risk to revenue collection.
- “Revenue loss” refers to VAT not charged on intra-group transactions, particularly when some group members make exempt supplies and can’t reclaim VAT.
- HMRC will use its powers if VAT grouping is used mainly to avoid VAT on supplies from overseas branches, regardless of UK establishment status.
Source: marcusward.co
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