Uber loses UK supreme court appeal over tax on private-hire rivals
The UK Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Uber's rival taxi operators, deciding that they do not have to pay a 20% VAT on their profit margins outside of London. This ruling comes after Uber's previous loss in a 2021 decision, where the court deemed Uber drivers as workers, affecting the company's tax and other obligations. The key takeaway is that private-hire operators, which compete with Uber, will not face the additional 20% tax charge on their profits outside of the London area. This decision is a setback for Uber, as it reinforces the company's classification of its drivers as workers rather than independent contractors, with implications for its business model and tax liabilities.
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