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Message started by Andy Hill on 05.02.2012 at 15:38:59

Title: Re: HMRC and Import Agent
Post by Andy Hill on 05.02.2012 at 15:38:59

Hi Alan...

There is much discussion over this on RVSqn, and even there, seems to be some splintering into different groups / ways of tackling this.

I should go there and read the posts, and take it from there. I'll not say much more here since I made a long post there, but in summary, as you say, a well thought through joint approach has the be the best way ahead ;)

Andy

Title: Re: HMRC and Import Agent
Post by Alan_McIvor on 05.02.2012 at 16:35:31

Thanks very much for the reply. My apologies to all, I should have searched the rest of the site before making my post. I will catch up however.
Many thanks
Alan

Title: Re: HMRC and Import Agent
Post by Tim Spurge on 08.02.2012 at 11:06:30

Hi
I am building an RV7 , and have received the same letter regarding VAT.
Since I live close to Felixstowe where Big Misters was based, I had access get hold of Jon Woods. Please do not hold your breath, but I was informed that the VAT liability will be met by the various agents, whose name is in the first paragraph of the latest HMRC letter. I was told that this payment would take place on Friday this week.
It is important that all affected kit builders file a written appeal about their letters, since it is my belief that HMRC have applied their scatter gun approach to obtaining the money, and would readily take the same payment twice if offered.

A word of caution to those who wish to publicly air their displeasure about Big Misters. If everything else fails, BM have an insurance policy to cover their outstanding liabilities, which should eventually mean that no kit builder will have to pay twice. However, that insurance policy could fail to pay out where there is evidence of criminality.
Since BM has gone into liquidation, following with this process is our best option to rectify the situation.
I will keep a close watch on events, and post further information as/if it happens.
Tim Spurge Great Oakley Airfield