IMPORT-VAT

Mark Simm

Mark Simm and Andrew Clarke (Deloitte) assess the impact of HMRC’s strict ‘owner only’ stance on recovery of UK import VAT.

HICBC and taxpayer’s use of AI: In R Huish v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 129 (TC) (16 January), the FTT allowed the taxpayer’s appeal against discovery assessments purportedly charging him to the high income child benefit charge (HICBC) for 2015/16. HMRC made...

No recovery of import VAT by non-owners

Agent liability to pay VAT on imports

Joshua Stevens

The UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism launches in January 2027. Joshua Stevens (Pump Court Tax Chambers) explains what’s proposed – and why it risks exacerbating trade tensions at a time of rising protectionism.

Jo Crookshank

Gary Barnett

Import VAT, a request to change the VAT group registration date and the ‘always speaking’ principle are examined in this month’s review by Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons).

Jonathan Main

Jonathan Main (MHA Moore and Smalley) explains the new rules of origin that underpin the free trade agreement between the UK and the EU.

Punnit Vyas

Kevin Hall

Kevin Hall (Wright Hassall) and Punnit Vyas (Haines Watts) examine the new VAT rules for importing goods into GB from countries outside the UK and for online marketplaces.

Jo Crookshank

Gary Barnett

The latest VAT developments that matter, by Jo Crookshank and Gary Barnett (Simmons & Simmons).