VAT
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| 1 | Outsourcing: tax Tax is likely to be one of the main concerns for the corporate parties to any outsourcing arrangement. This practice note explains the tax issues that may arise both during the commercial and tax structuring of an outsourcing involving the UK and when the outsourcing is "up-and-running" and the outsourced services are being provided by the relevant service provider. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 2 | Seeking a reference to the ECJ This note explains what the Court of Justice of the European Union (formerly known as the European Court of Justice (ECJ)) is, why a reference would be made to it and who can make a reference. The note gives examples of questions which might be referred to the ECJ and sets out a brief summary of the procedure to be followed and the effect of a ruling by the ECJ on the question referred. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 3 | Value added tax Value added tax (VAT) is a tax on supplies of goods and services made by a taxable person in the course or furtherance of a business. It is administered by HM Revenue & Customs. This note covers the VAT position on standard-rated supplies, exempt supplies, zero-rated supplies and supplies that are outside the scope of VAT. | Practice notes | Maintained |
| 4 | VAT disclosure regime Businesses are required to make a disclosure to HM Revenue & Customs when they derive a VAT benefit from certain VAT planning arrangements. The VAT avoidance disclosure rules came into force on 1 August 2004. This practice note examines the key practical implications of this reporting regime. | Practice notes | Maintained |