Questão jurídica principal
Whether the escort girls were independent VAT service providers or integrated into the agency's business.
Decisão extraída
The agency, not the escort girls, appeared outwardly as the provider; the girls were not independent for VAT purposes and their turnover was attributable to the appellant.
Fundamentação extraída
The appellant chose the women, set prices and payment terms, advertised under the agency's name, organized appointments, and exercised sufficient organizational control. A direct intermediary characterization failed because no direct representation was shown.