VAT Capital Goods Scheme
The VAT Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) is a means of spreading the initial VAT recovery in respect of certain assets over either 5 or 10 years. The scheme seeks to agree a fair and reasonable attribution
Activities subject to the scope of VAT
There are a number of conditions that must be satisfied for an activity to be within the scope of UK VAT.
An activity will fall within the scope of VAT when all the following conditions are
VAT supplies for no consideration
In most cases, a supply of goods or services for VAT purposes is deemed to have taken place in return for consideration. This is usually payment in money but can also be of a
VAT recovery when leasing vehicles
The VAT treatment of motoring expenses is relevant to any business that incurs VAT on motor expenses.
We have covered below some important points to be aware of concerning the recovery of input tax
Tax and duty on goods sent from abroad
There are special rules to help ensure that goods sent from abroad are taxed appropriately. The aim is to not disadvantage UK businesses supplying goods in the UK, for example, by having to compete
VAT treatment of road fuel costs
There are four options for the VAT treatment of road fuel costs.
Treat all of the VAT as input tax because 100% is used for business purposes. This option only applies to fuel for cars used
Transferring a VAT registration
The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses should be registered for VAT is currently £85,000. The taxable turnover threshold that determines whether businesses can apply for
Check a UK VAT number is valid
The check a UK VAT number service is available at: www.gov.uk/check-uk-vat-number.
This service allows users to check:
if a UK VAT registration number is valid; and
the name and address of the
VAT Exempt services
A business that incurs expenditure on taxable and exempt business activities is partially exempt for VAT purposes.
This means that the business is required to make an apportionment between the
Transfer of Business as a Going Concern
The transfer of a business as a going concern (TOGC) rules concern the VAT liability on the sale of a business. Normally the sale of the assets of a VAT registered or VAT registerable business will be
