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VAT and business: principles, practical implications and lessons from recent case law

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Published: 19 Oct 2026

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This webinar will explore one of the most important concepts in VAT, business and economic activity, and examines its practical implications through recent case law.

Determining whether an activity constitutes a business for VAT purposes is fundamental to establishing the correct VAT treatment.

This webinar will explore the key principles, practical implications and recent developments in this important area, including:

  • The significance of business and economic activity for VAT purposes.
  • The implications for the scope of VAT, input tax recovery and VAT reliefs.
  • Common practical pitfalls and areas of uncertainty.
  • The evolution of the business test, from Lord Fisher to Wakefield College. Deemed business activities
  • The application of the business test in recent case law.

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