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High street structures

17 January 2012 / Neil Warren
Issue: 4337 / Categories: Comment & Analysis , VAT
NEIL WARREN considers VAT implications of changes in the use of commercial property that could affect retailers and property landlords in coming years

KEY POINTS

  • A look at practical problems involving the option to tax.
  • Conversion of commercial property to residential use.
  • Use of commercial property by charities with exempt supplies.
  • Structuring a property sale to enable it to be treated as a transfer of a going concern.
  • Do not overlook the anti-avoidance provisions.

I don’t know about you but I am a big fan of Mary Portas. Affectionately known as Mary Queen of Shops she recently completed a major review of Britain’s high streets and the challenges faced by retailers.

She uses direct and simple words always cuts to the chase and avoids any unnecessary detail or jargon … just like a Chancellor of the Exchequer (from any party) delivering his annual Budget.

The conclusion of Mary’s review is...

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