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HMC remians strong.

May those working for the good of Allah swt and halal in the UK be rewarded.

Good work takes many years to build yet can be damaged with idle gossip. Astaghfirallah.

Press Release

18 April 2012

HMC Continues its Work to Supply Genuine Halal in the UK

HMC Background

In September 2011, HMC registered for VAT as agreed with the HMRC
Previous to this, HMC believed it was exempt from VAT due to the nature of its work and charity status
In early 2012, HMRC informed HMC that it should re-bill all its pre-existing customers for VAT dating back from 2005 and make payments due
The majority of pre-existing customers would be able to re-claim VAT from HMRC but could not pay due to cash flow
This requirement by HMRC caused HMC to have significant unforeseen cash flow issues, that it could not reconcile and settle with HMRC
After consulting with Scholars, and in response:

HMC UK has been established by concerned Trustees and Ulama to continue the work of Halal
Since February 2012 it has already taken on the responsibility of supplying genuine halal to 500+ outlets throughout the UK (continuity of halal supply)
Yunus Dudhwala, said the “the work for Halal is an important matter within the community and we are pleased with the response and support received”
HMC UK are pleased to support the Muslim Community and continue to provide much needed Halal Certification.

On Behalf of HMC UK
Board of Directors and Trustees



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