Electronic Commerce and Electronic Funds Transfer: VAT
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to require e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK to comply with UK VAT law.
Answered by James Murray
All e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK have a legal obligation to comply with UK VAT law.
HMRC uses a risk based approach and range of measures to tackle non-compliance and continues to work with businesses as part of its ongoing compliance strategy.
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