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Rent-free but not tax-free?

By: Language: English Series: Taxation ; 129(3365) 6 August 1992, 455-456(2)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: Questions the wisdom of the "Ridgeons Bulk Ltd" decision, where the tenant, undertaking repairs to the property in return for a peppercorn rent on a lease granted by its parent company, was found to be making a supply of building works to the lessor and therefore was liable for VAT on the rent as payment for this supply.

Questions the wisdom of the "Ridgeons Bulk Ltd" decision, where the tenant, undertaking repairs to the property in return for a peppercorn rent on a lease granted by its parent company, was found to be making a supply of building works to the lessor and therefore was liable for VAT on the rent as payment for this supply.