United Kingdom: Closed consultation on Online Sales Tax
Description
Closed consultation on Online Sales Tax
On 20 May 2022, the public consultation regarding a proposal for an online sales tax closed. The United Kingdom (UK) Government opened the consultation on 25 February 2022. The consultation aims to gather information regarding the scope, design, and impact of an online sale tax. In particular, the government asks for input regarding the categories and definitions of services that should be taxed, especially digital services. The government will assess if such a policy would address the disparities between online retail and in-store retailers.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Taxation
Policy Instrument
Indirect taxes
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2022-02-25
in consultation
2022-05-20
processing consultation
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: e-commerce
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
all goods (physical or digital): sale
Regulatory tool
Subordination under digital service tax
Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1