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Sinclair Collis Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: ECJ 12 Jun 2003

ECJ Sixth VAT Directive – Article 13B(b) – Exempt transactions – Letting of immovable property – Meaning – Cigarette vending machines installed in commercial premises.The claimants installed cigarette vending machines on shop premises, with the shop-owners taking a proportion of the takings. They claimed exemption from VAT on the agreements as being ‘lettings of immovable … Continue reading Sinclair Collis Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: ECJ 12 Jun 2003

Expert Witness Institute v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: CA 12 Dec 2001

A not for profit institute whose stated aims were ‘supporting the proper administration of justice and the early resolution of disputes’ came within the terms of the Directive and was exempt from VAT. Article 13A(1)(l) provided for exemption for the supply of services by such organisations having ‘aims of a civic nature’. That phrase had … Continue reading Expert Witness Institute v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: CA 12 Dec 2001

Commissioners of Customs and Excise v First National Bank of Chicago: ECJ 14 Jul 1998

The Bank dealt in foreign exchange, not charging a commission, but relying on the profit it made over a period between the prices at which respectively it bought and sold the currency. The Bank contended that the foreign exchange transactions were subject to VAT as supplies effected for a consideration and that the value of … Continue reading Commissioners of Customs and Excise v First National Bank of Chicago: ECJ 14 Jul 1998

Card Protection Plan Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: HL 6 Feb 2001

The appellants sold a system protecting credit card holders against the consequences of loss or theft. They claimed that it was insurance and exempt from VAT. The commissioners said it was a service and vatable. The card provided a range of services for those who had lost a card, and laid off the costs against … Continue reading Card Protection Plan Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise: HL 6 Feb 2001

Belgische Staat v Ghent Coal Terminal (Judgment): ECJ 15 Jan 1998

Once a right of deduction had been exercised because the inputs were for the purpose of investment work intended to be used in connection with taxable transactions, the authorities may not claim repayment merely because the taxpayer has been unable to use the goods or services for the intended purpose.‘in principle, the existence of a … Continue reading Belgische Staat v Ghent Coal Terminal (Judgment): ECJ 15 Jan 1998

Isle of Wight Council and Others v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 16 Dec 2015

The court was asked as to the issue of principle whether a local authority which charges members of the public for off-street car parking is a non-taxable person for VAT purposes. This turns on whether treating the authority as a non-taxable person ‘would lead to significant distortions of competition’ within the meaning of Article 4.5(2) … Continue reading Isle of Wight Council and Others v HM Revenue and Customs: CA 16 Dec 2015

Faaborg-Gelting Linien v Finanzamt Flensburg: ECJ 2 May 1996

A non-takeaway restaurant is a supply of services, and a ferry supply was made from its place of business. The supply of prepared food and drink at a restaurant resulted from a whole series of services (including the preparation and service of the meal); and that since restaurant transactions were characterised by a cluster of … Continue reading Faaborg-Gelting Linien v Finanzamt Flensburg: ECJ 2 May 1996