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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sam Tobin

Uber loses UK Supreme Court appeal over tax on rival apps

Uber’s rival taxi operators outside London will not face a 20 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) charge on their profit margins, the UK Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

The unanimous decision dismissed an appeal brought by Uber, confirming that private-hire operators do not enter into a direct contract with passengers.

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