VAT Exempt Supplies UK: What’s Exempt, What’s Outside Scope and How Partial Exemption Works
A marketing agency downsizes and rents out the floor it no longer needs. The rent is treated as VAT-exempt, so […]
VAT on Donations and Fundraising Events: What Charities and Organisations Need to Know
A qualifying fundraising event receives a mandatory VAT exemption under Group 12 of Schedule 9 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994 (VATA 1994). A charity cannot elect to charge VAT instead.
VAT on Insurance in the UK: Exempt Supplies Explained
Insurance is exempt from VAT under Group 2 of Schedule 9 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994, which means it is not zero rated and not outside the scope of VAT.
VAT on Solar Panels UK: The 0% Rate, Who Qualifies, and What Installers Must Know
The installation of solar panels in residential accommodation currently qualifies for a 0% VAT rate, applying across Great Britain since 1 April 2022 and extended to Northern Ireland from 1 May 2023.
VAT Late Payment Penalty UK: How Interest Is Calculated and What to Do If You Can’t Pay
The VAT late payment penalty is separate from the late filing penalty — filing on time does not protect you from a payment penalty if the money reaches HMRC late.
Filing VAT Returns as an NETP: Deadlines and Requirements
As a non-established taxable person, your VAT return deadline is the seventh of the second month after each quarter end; filing and payment must both reach HMRC by the same date.
Common VAT Return Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
VAT returns are a routine compliance task for most businesses. But routine does not mean risk-free
How to File VAT Return in the UK in 2026?
Filing a VAT return in 2026 is a structured process once you understand what is required at each stage.
VAT 68 Form: Request Transfer of VAT Registration Number
When a business changes hands or shifts to a new legal structure, there’s more involved than updating a company name […]