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UK VAT Resource Centre
Search professionally reviewed VAT material, identify likely issues and follow the relevant official sources. Preliminary tools do not replace advice based on complete facts.
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Standard, reduced and zero rates
Editorial outline of the main UK VAT rates and the need to verify the precise statutory conditions for relief.
VAT-ART-014 · VAT rates, exemptions, zero rating and reduced ratingTaxable, exempt and outside-scope supplies
Editorial outline distinguishing the main VAT liability categories and why the distinction affects registration and recovery.
VAT-ART-002 · VAT rates, exemptions, zero rating and reduced ratingBrowse
VAT volumes
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VAT-VOL-001VAT foundations and legal framework1 content recordVAT-VOL-003VAT registration, deregistration and transfers6 content recordsVAT-VOL-005Time of supply and tax points2 content recordsVAT-VOL-007Place of supply of services3 content recordsVAT-VOL-008VAT rates, exemptions, zero rating and reduced rating2 content recordsVAT-VOL-010Input tax, evidence and blocked recovery2 content recordsVAT-VOL-011Partial exemption and de minimis3 content recordsVAT-VOL-012Capital Goods Scheme1 content recordVAT-VOL-013Land, buildings and property transactions1 content recordVAT-VOL-014Option to tax2 content recordsVAT-VOL-015Transfer of a Going Concern2 content recordsVAT-VOL-016Construction and domestic reverse charge3 content recordsVAT-VOL-017Imports, exports and customs interaction2 content recordsVAT-VOL-019International services and reverse charge1 content recordVAT-VOL-020VAT groups, divisions, joint ventures and partnerships1 content recordVAT-VOL-021Flat Rate Scheme2 content recordsVAT-VOL-022Cash Accounting Scheme1 content recordVAT-VOL-023Annual Accounting Scheme1 content recordVAT-VOL-024Retail schemes1 content recordVAT-VOL-025Margin schemes and second-hand goods1 content recordVAT-VOL-027Bad debt relief and adjustments1 content recordVAT-VOL-028Record keeping, VAT invoices and Making Tax Digital3 content recordsVAT-VOL-029VAT returns, corrections, claims and repayments2 content recordsVAT-VOL-030Interest, penalties, assessments and time limits1 content recordVAT-VOL-034Charities and non-profit bodies1 content recordVAT-VOL-035Education1 content recordVAT-VOL-036Healthcare and welfare1 content recordVAT-VOL-039Restaurants, catering, hospitality and takeaway food1 content recordVAT-VOL-040Retail and e-commerce1 content record
Interactive tools
Calculators and guided checks
5 calculatorsInteger-pence calculation engine with versioned definitions.Construction reverse charge preliminary checkPreliminary questionnaire for whether the domestic reverse charge may apply.TOGC preliminary checkPreliminary questionnaire for whether a transfer may qualify as a transfer of a going concern.VAT registration preliminary checkPreliminary questionnaire for the rolling-12-month, future-30-day and non-established business tests.
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VAT depends on complete facts, contracts, timing, evidence and elections.
Use the centre for preliminary information and issue identification. Obtain transaction-specific advice before invoicing, completion or filing.