VAT groups ― conditions

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This guidance note examines the conditions that must be met in order for a person to join a VAT group.

For an overview of VAT group and divisional registration generally, see the VAT group and divisional registration ― overview guidance note.

In-depth commentary on the legislation and case law in this area can be found in De Voil Indirect Tax Service V2.189Y.

Joining a VAT group ― basic conditions

Different conditions need to be considered depending on whether the person who wants to join a VAT group is:

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a corporate body
•
an individual, partnership or Scottish partnership

VATA 1994, ss 43A, 43AZA

There are also anti-avoidance provisions that apply to tour operators.

Conditions for corporate bodies

Corporate bodies can join a VAT group when:

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each is established or has a fixed establishment in the UK
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they are under common control
•
if they are a ‘specified body’, they meet the additional conditions for specified bodies

VATA 1994, ss 43A, 43AA; SI 2004/1931; Notice 700/2, para 2.2.2

Conditions for non-corporate bodies

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