- Story Terrace Limited produces biographies for customers using ghost writers.
- The company argued it was supplying books (zero-rated for VAT), while HMRC claimed it was providing ghost-writing services (standard-rated).
- The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) agreed with Story Terrace, finding the book itself was the main element of the supply.
- The FTT reviewed evidence such as the website, contracts, and cost structure.
- Story Terrace’s appeal was upheld, confirming the supply is zero-rated for VAT.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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