- First-tier Tribunal released decision on VAT treatment of telecommunication plan bundles
- Lycamobile UK Ltd contended services in Plan Bundles were supplied only when used
- HMRC assessed VAT on basis that services were supplied when Plan Bundle was sold
- Lycamobile advanced four grounds of appeal, including treatment of Plan Bundles as face-value vouchers
- Approximately £51 million in VAT dispute
- Lycamobile is part of association of connected companies operating as MVNO
- Customers acquired SIM card through Lycamobile’s network of partner retailers or website/app
Source: ey.com
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