- Supply of accommodation in hotels subject to VAT at standard rate
- Reduced value rule applies after 28 consecutive nights
- Rule does not apply to holiday accommodation
- BLS1 Ltd provided serviced accommodation in London
- Isle of Man tax authority disagreed on VAT treatment
- Tribunal initially ruled against BLS1, but High Court allowed appeal
- Reduced value rule applies to BLS1’s supplies
- Effective VAT rate for long stays after 29th day is 4%
- Businesses encouraged to review VAT treatment for potential benefits
Source: saffery.com
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