VAT on goods you export can be zero-rated if strict evidence and compliance rules are met within three months.
Zero-Rated VAT Explained for UK Exporters
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When you cannot charge VAT
You cannot charge VAT on exempt or out-of-scope supplies. Know the rules to avoid errors and penalties.
VAT exempt supplies
Not all VAT-free sales are the same. Understanding the key difference between zero-rated and VAT-exempt supplies could save your business money and prevent costly VAT mistakes.
Are mega sized marshmallows zero-rated?
In the UK most basic food stuffs are zero rated. However, the definition of ‘basic’ is not straightforward and many of the foods are zero rated as a result of historical legislation dating back to the introduction of VAT in 1973.
VAT on period products scrapped
Post-Brexit, the UK abolished the ‘tampon tax’ and extended VAT zero rate to period pants from January 2024. Women save up to £2, and major retailers commit to passing on the 16% savings.
Happy Birthday VAT!
This Saturday, 1st April 2023, is VAT’s 50th birthday! To celebrate, Ecovis VAT Manager, Andrew Stanton shares a few quirky VAT facts…
Autumn Budget Summary 27 October 2021
As with the Spring Budget 2021, much of the detail for the Autumn Budget had been leaked to the press prior to the official report to parliament, 27th October 2021.
But we now have all the details and, as usual, there is much to consider. The