Webinar: 19th March at 10.00 - TOMS, VAT & temporary accommodation

TOMS

VAT in the temporary accommodation sector is complex - and getting it wrong can be costly.

Whether you book direct with property providers or through booking channels, the way VAT is applied (particularly under the Tour Operators Margin Scheme - TOMS) can have significant financial consequences.

If your business is not compliant, an HMRC audit could result in a substantial and unexpected liability.

To help members navigate this, ARP are hosting a webinar with Laura Chipp, Founder and Director of VATNAV Ltd. Laura has nearly 20 years’ experience advising on VAT, including 17 years specialising in the travel, events and serviced accommodation sectors. She is widely regarded as an expert in TOMS and regularly represents businesses in disputes with HMRC.

During this session, Laura will cover:

  • A general overview of VAT in the UK property and accommodation sector
  • Agent vs Principal - why it matters
  • The UK TOMS rules
  • When TOMS applies to accommodation and what that means (including the ongoing Sonder Europe case)
  • Acting as an agent
  • How to consider and implement the best VAT position for your business
  • Potential future changes

This webinar is relevant to anyone involved in booking temporary accommodation - whether you are an RMC, DSP, Home Search Consultant, Local Area Consultant, serviced accommodation operator, booking platform, agent or property manager.

If you are part of the transaction chain, this affects you.

March 19th 2026 at 10.00

Please register HERE