For a few weeks this summer, UK VAT on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions drops from 20% to 5%. A targeted intervention aimed at easing a […]
For a few weeks this summer, UK VAT on children’s meals, tickets and family attractions drops from 20% to 5%. A targeted intervention aimed at easing a […]
UK VAT has a long history of producing bizarre food disputes, from the famous “is it a cake or a biscuit?” litigation involving Jaffa Cakes to arguments […]
Whenever people talk about technology replacing jobs, the conversation tends to drift toward extremes. Either everything is about to be automated and human roles will disappear, or […]
A recent judgment issued 12th March 2026 from the Court of Justice of the European Union highlights a critical VAT issue: can businesses recover VAT on entertainment […]
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is transforming how businesses manage data, processes, and decision-making. In VAT, AI-driven tools promise faster VAT determination, automated reporting, and real-time compliance at scale. […]
On 10 February 2026, Revenue confirmed what constitutes a “large corporate” for the purposes of Phase One of Ireland’s VAT Modernisation programme, which aims to digitise and […]
A recent UK First-tier Tribunal decision has provided welcome clarity on when input VAT on advertising and marketing costs can be recovered in full, even by partially […]
Die britische Supermarktkette Morrisons hat einen langwierigen Rechtsstreit vor dem britischen High Court gegen die britische Steuerbehörde HMRC verloren, bei dem es um die Frage ging, ob für ihre Grillhähnchen die normale Mehrwertsteuer [...]
On 2nd December 2025, the Spanish Ministry of Finance announced a one-year delay in the mandatory rollout of the new Verifactu digital invoicing and verification regulations. While […]
On 26 November 2025, the UK Budget announced a significant clarification to the treatment of overseas establishments within UK VAT groups. This move marks yet another deliberate […]
In recent months, HMRC has signalled a more stringent approach to input VAT claims and refunds. Recent guidance clarifies when late claims will be accepted and highlights […]
What is VeriFactu and Why is it Coming into Place? Spain has introduced the VeriFactu Regulation which will come into effect in January 2026. The regulation is […]
HMRC has introduced a new Online VAT Error Correction service, meaning all VAT error disclosures must now be made digitally through your Government Gateway VAT account. What’s […]
In H Ripley & Co Ltd v HMRC, the Upper Tribunal recently confirmed a strict UK rule: zero rating exports requires that the supplier holds sufficient proof […]