A £350 gift is too obvious and the thread tries to examine the vat element, which a gift would not deal with. So I have introduced a vatable product, eg a photo.
We can develop the idea examining whether a £350 gift given now, in return for an hour once qualified next year, constitutes commercial work before qualification, and therefore wrong?
If a gift is given, does that attract vat? No !
If a gift is given with the promise of a "free flight once I am ppl", does that constitute a gift or remuneration?
If the £350 constitues a gift, its not cpl? If it constitutes remuneration it is cpl and should attract vat. It is therefore a commercial transaction entered into by a ppl? Is that allowed?
I know we cant charge for flying unless cpl, but can a ppl sell flights prior to obtaining the cpl as long as the flight is not conducted until after cpl?