HMRC v The British Disabled Flying Association; UTTC 26 Mar 2013

References: [2013] UKUT 162 (TCC)
Links: Bailii
UTTC VAT – zero rating – aircraft for use by disabled persons – whether aircraft modified for use by disabled persons after manufacture are ‘ designed’ for such use – held yes but one aircraft not so designed at time of supply – whether Respondent is a ‘ relevant establishment’ for the purposes of Group 15 to Schedule 8 VAT Act 1994 – held no – whether Tribunal has jurisdiction to decide whether appellant had legitimate expectation – held no – appeal allowed in relation to one aircraft and dismissed in relation to the other