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VAT, Uber, and the “Gig Economy”: Recent Developments and Implications for Businesses

  • Uber and other ride-hailing apps are facing VAT issues
  • Bolt has won a case allowing them to use the Tour Operator’s Margin Scheme (TOMS) for VAT calculations
  • HMRC wants Uber and Bolt to pay VAT on the full selling price, but they argue they should only pay on the profit margin
  • An appeal in Uber’s case is scheduled for early 2024
  • HMRC is also contesting the use of TOMS in the short stay lettings market
  • Sonder won a case against HMRC, but an appeal is set for December 2024
  • HMRC may seek to change the law if they lose these cases
  • Businesses affected should consider submitting protective claims for VAT overpaid
  • Retrospective claims are generally capped at four years.

Source: albertgoodman.co.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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