Import VAT Relief: Date of Importation vs. Arrival for Transfer of Residence – FTT Decision

• Antri Georgiou appealed HMRC’s decision to deny her transfer of residence relief for importing her car from Cyprus to the UK
• HMRC rejected the application citing insufficient possession of the car before moving to the UK
• The FTT allowed the appeal, stating that relief conditions were satisfied under the 1992 Order
• The relevant date for import VAT in transfer of residence relief is the date of importation, not the date of arrival to the UK
• This decision highlights the complexity of the ToR regime and the importance of understanding the specific conditions for relief

Source: rpc.co.uk

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