yup grasping at last straws...
Nigel Titley wrote:
> On 20/01/2014 14:37, Christian de Larrinaga wrote:
>> Hi Emma,
>>
>> TALK about History repeating itself!
>>
>> I wonder if you cite this project is part of the TIP project (1975) of
>> Peter Kirstein they might waive the VAT?
>> See slide 24 in
>> http://www0.cs.ucl.ac.uk/staff/p.kirstein/talks/Arpahistorytalk.ppt
>>
>> The VAT Saga
>>
>> By late 1975, Treasury decided VAT on original TIP was payable
>> Could be reversed only by political decision
>>
>> After much more argument,Treasury agreed to my arguments and stated:
>>
>> All present and future imports under this project would be free of VAT
>> and Duty
>> Allowed us to maintain control of project
>> ........\
>>
>> ... HMRC might be tough to convince this shipment is part of TIP though..
>>
>> If you want I am prepared to talk to them if you get in touch with the
>> case details (shipping invoice, case reference, etc)
>> There might just be a glimmer
>>
>>
>> How charities can import goods VAT-free
>>
>> http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/vat/import.htm
>>
>> This looks phrased for a UK registered charity not a US NFP. Worth a
>> call but I am not confident.
>>
> Don't think this helps. It applies to things like items donated to a
> charity for the relief of distress and suffering. And as you say, it
> applies to registered UK charities
>
> Nigel
>
>
