HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Guangdong) Ltd and Others v The Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs [2022] UKUT 00041 (TCC)

Upper Tribunal Tax and Chancery decision of Mr Justice Zacaroli and Judge Thomas Scott on 15 February 2022

Read full decision in HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Guangdong) Ltd and Others v HMRC Preliminary Issues

VALUE ADDED TAX – preliminary issues hearing –VAT grouping rules -interpretation of “established” and “fixed establishment” in section 43A Value Added Tax Act 1994 – relevance of any failure to consult VAT Committee – measures which are permissible to prevent tax evasion or avoidance – relevance and interpretation of section 84(4D) VATA

Published 15 February 2022