- The government published a consultation on the VAT treatment of fund management services in December 2022.
- The consultation was part of a broader tax and regulatory review of the UK’s funds regime.
- The government has now published a summary of responses to the consultation.
- The government will retain the current list of fund types to which the fund management exemption applies.
- Respondents suggested defining the term ‘management’ for greater clarity, but the government believes the current position provides sufficient legal certainty.
- The government will work on providing clarity to the existing legal position, without widening the definition.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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