- The Upper Tribunal decided that the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS) does not apply to serviced accommodation.
- The decision was based on the UK VAT legislation which states that the supply must be made to a traveller “without material alteration”.
- The Upper Tribunal found that Sonder changed the nature of the supply by leasing accommodation on long leases but letting it out as short-term holiday lets.
- The Upper Tribunal decision creates a precedent and is binding on all UK taxpayers.
- Operators will be expected to review their VAT accounting and account for VAT under the normal rules, not TOMS.
- Sonder has applied for permission to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeal.
Source: servicedapartmentnews.com
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