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Pontardawe Inn Ltd, and VAT issues raised by business sale transactions
KEY POINTS
- Pontardawe Inn Ltd (TC3563) illustrates the VAT implications business and business sale transactions.
- Business purchases and sales should always raise concerns.
- Transfers of a going concern are exempt from VAT but conditions must be met.
- Making an option to tax can be advantageous as long as this does not fall within the anti-avoidance provisions.
- If a rented property is within the capital goods scheme the flat rate scheme cannot be used.
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