- The FTT partially allowed Yourway Transport Ltd’s appeal against HMRC’s denial of import VAT credit on trial drugs.
- VAT credit is permitted for import VAT on trial drugs destined for the EU, but not for those destined for the UK or non-EU countries.
- The appellant acted as an agent in its own name for biopharma clients, and supplies of trial drugs to EU clinics (for no consideration) were deemed a ‘supply’ under VAT law.
- No legitimate expectation argument succeeded for VAT recovery on non-EU-destined drugs.
- The appeal was allowed in part: VAT credit is only due for EU-destined goods.
Source: claritaxnews.com
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