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Where the formal agency agreement involves a disclosed agent, the third party will be aware of the agent's involvement in the transaction. Common examples of disclosed agents are travel agents...
The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) recently considered the VAT position of a business which used subcontractors to carry out its work. HMRC claimed the business was responsible for VAT on the subcontractors’...
Where there are three parties to a deal it is important to establish who is the agent and who is the principal, as the VAT treatment is different in each case. What checks can you make to ensure...
Incorporating goods and services offered by other businesses with your own can enhance the products you sell, but how can you avoid footing the VAT bill for them?
In a recent case the court considered whether a company that contracted out some of its work should charge VAT on those services as if they had provided them itself. The issue could have widespread consequences....
If you earn a commission on a transaction you might expect to pay VAT on that alone, if you are registered, of course. However, in at least two cases the VATman wanted the agent to pay VAT on...