- The case concerns the VAT treatment of telecommunication plan bundles sold by Lycamobile UK Ltd.
- Lycamobile argued VAT should be accounted for only when services in the bundle are used; HMRC argued VAT is due in full at the point of sale.
- HMRC assessed VAT on the full value of plan bundles at sale, totaling over £50 million for 2017-2019.
- The bundles varied: some included only usage allowances, others included additional value-added services or roaming features.
- The First-tier Tribunal dismissed Lycamobile’s appeal, supporting HMRC’s approach.
Source: ey.com
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