In section 48 of the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (VAT representatives), in subsection (1) (directions requiring appointment of representative), for paragraph (b) substitute—

“(b)

is not established, and does not have any fixed establishment, in the United Kingdom;

(ba)

is established in a country or territory in respect of which it appears to the Commissioners that the condition specified in subsection (1A) below is satisfied; and”.

For subsection (2) of that section (power of taxable person to appoint representative) substitute—

“(2)

With the agreement of the Commissioners, a person—

(a)

who has not been required under subsection (1) above to appoint another person to act on his behalf in relation to VAT, and

(b)

in relation to whom the conditions specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of that subsection are satisfied,

may appoint another person to act on his behalf in relation to VAT.

(2A)

In this Act “VAT representative” means a person appointed under subsection (1) or (2) above.”