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National Federation of Fish Friers Limited;
Established Since 1913
The National Federation of Fish Friers Works to Promote and Protect the Interests of some 8,500 Fish and Chip Shop Proprietors throughout the United Kingdom.
The NFFF also offers training for those who wish to enter the fish and chip trade.
HRH PRINCE CHARLES MEETS WITH NFFF AND YOUNG FRIERS TO PLEDGE FOR FISH AND CHIPS FOREVER
On Tuesday 8th May HRH Prince Charles met with senior representatives from the NFFF and the fish and chip industry to announce a pledge to promote the use of sustainable fish in the Nations fish and chip shops.
Frying sustainably caught Scottish MSC Haddock with current Young Fish Frier of the Year Zohaib Hussain and runner-up Carlyn Johnson, during the discussions, HRH Prince Charles agreed with NFFF president Gregg Howard to establish a Responsible Sourcing Code, which will be promoted to all fish and chip shops throughout the UK to help ensure that the fish being served has come from well-managed sustainable fisheries.
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Having hit the media some of the headlines have been slightly manipulated to be a bit more eyecatching, but the underlying message is still that the NFFF is committed, with support from the International Sustainability Unit and Marine Stewardship Council to help the industry promote the message of sustainability. This new Royal alliance will undoubtedly provide a great PR platform for the industry and strenghthen the message.
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URGENT: VALUE ADDED TAX RECLAIM OPPORTUNITY
 You will be aware of the NFFF's VAT campaign, "Fair Play on VAT" and after several months of speaking with our members and the industry as a whole we now want to step up the campaign.... its time to take action!
The NFFF have been in discussions for some time with the professional services firm KPMG regarding their initiative to secure zero rating for sales of hot takeaway food, including fish and chips. With the backing of the fish frying Industry, KPMG and NFFF are now prepared to mount a legal challenge to help change the current ruling on VAT.
The opportunity
There is now a significant opportunity for members to make a protective claim for overpaid output VAT plus interest on sales of fish and chips in the last four years.
KPMG considers that there is a strong twofold argument that sales of hot takeaway food should not fall within the European definition of standard rated catering and also that the principle of equality of treatment should apply to sales of cold takeaway food and sales of hot takeaway food.
There has also been a recent decision of the European Court of Justice which adds strength to KPMG's arguments. Indeed KPMG Germany was involved in one of these joined cases in which the taxpayers successfully argued that certain supplies of hot takeaway food should be a supply of goods at the reduced rate in Germany rather than at the higher standard rate.
However, it is highly likely that further litigation will be required before HM Revenue & Customs in the UK accept that hot takeaway food sales in the UK should be zero rated. KPMG has identified a case in the UK, being a hot takeaway operator, which is prepared to litigate. This brings an opportunity for members of the NFFF to protect their position whilst this litigation proceeds through the Tribunals and Courts; this is likely to take years rather than months.
Urgent action
The action is now to make a claim supported by KPMG's technical arguments and assistance, to prevent overpaid VAT being lost as a result of the four year time limits for adjustments to VAT returns. If you would like to take advantage of this significant opportunity, please send your contact details, as a matter of urgency, to:
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