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Yorkshire Agricultural Society: VAT Exemption for Fund-Raising Events Upheld by Upper Tribunal

  • Yorkshire Agricultural Society organizes Great Yorkshire Show
  • VAT exemption for charitable fund-raising events upheld by Upper Tribunal
  • Fund-raising and education were equally important purposes of the show
  • UK legislative condition regarding fund-raising exemption deemed ultra vires
  • HMRC’s appeal against the decision dismissed by Upper Tribunal
  • Applicable law for analysis was EU law in place at the end of Brexit Implementation Period

Source: taxscape.deloitte.com

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