Lack of definition puts uncertainty on UK VAT obligations for traders and marketplaces The UK’s HMRC has yet to confirm the Value Added Tax status of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT’s), blockchain certificates of digital and physical assets. Whilst cryptocurrencies, another type of crypto asset, has been
Starting 1 September 2022 automatic VAT liability assessments for non-UK online sellers where inaccurate returns HMRC is to start imposing automated VAT assessments on non-resident online sellers where their VAT returns indicated inaccurate information. These assessments will cover the period prior to December 2022. Sellers
The UK 2020/21 VAT Gap was £9billion, down from £12.5 billion as COVID-19 deferred VAT scheme unwinds The difference between the UK expected and actual VAT reveipts has shrunk according to the UK’s HMRC from 8.6% to 7% – which equates to £9 billion. This
One-year delay on seller and gig worker income reporting from marketplace operators The UK’s HMRC has delay from January 2023 to January 2024 new transaction reporting for digital marketplace operators and their gig, sharing and goods economy users. This data will be used to help
UK Treasury launches 3-month review on 1% to 2% Online Sales Tax on e-commerce goods and services A consultation into taxing e-commerce to subsidise high-street retailers’ Business Rates charges has been launched until 20 May 2022. Three models are being reviewed: % turnover tax on
Alternatives for determining the customs value for post-Brexit import declarations Following the UK’s departure from the EU Customs Union and VAT regime after 31 December 2020, importers will have to declare the valuation of any goods moving between the UK and EU. There are special
What customs documents and processes should UK importers observe since 1 January 2022 following the ending of Customs controls and tariffs easements Since 1 January 2022, the UK has ended the customs admin and controls suspension on imports coming into the UK from the EU.
End to deferred customs declarations in place since Jan 2021; full goods checks at UK borders; proof of Rules of Origin for preferential tariffs Since 1 January 2022, full border controls and customs declarations are required on goods entering the UK. This is based on
2020-21 figures show Value Added Tax receipts down 22% due to emergency VAT deferral Figures released 14 December show the full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on VAT receipts, including the March and June 2020 VAT payment deferral scheme used by over half a million
Ongoing evaluation of withholding VAT on non-resident sellers The UK government has recommitted to exploring VAT split payments by payment service providers on ecommerce trade between UK consumers and non-resident sellers. This came in yesterday’s Treasury Command Paper on tax administration and maintenance. Many challenges
