Tag: HMRC

BVRLA issues guidance note on Combi vans

Ben Thompson with Vivaro Tourer Edition Nav Double cab

FOLLOWING the HMRC v Coca-Cola case over the definition of Combi or Double Cab vans for benefit-in-kind purposes, which the HMRC won, the BVRLA has released a guidance note to assist members. Written in conjunction with HMRC, the guidance reflects the current position on Combi van, but the BVRLA warns may be subject to change if there are appeals in ongoing cases…

VAT treatment of early termination fees

Business woman looking at early termination fee

THE BVRLA is advising members to consult an HMRC paper on the VAT treatment of early termination fees. Following a recent judgement in the Court of Justice of the European Union, VAT is now liable. “Most early termination and cancellation fees are therefore liable for VAT. This is the case even if they are described as compensation or damages,” says the HMRC.…

Combi and double cab vans are cars says court ruling

Volkswagen Transporter T5 Kombi

THEY might look like vans with some extra seats, but combi or double cab vans are cars. That’s the result of a court ruling which has found in favour of the HMRC confirming that such vans should be treated the same as cars for P11D purposes. There has been a long-standing dispute involving vehicles on the Coca-Cola fleet and how they should…