What items are VAT exempt in the UK?

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I know that books are; and perhaps cakes too, but there must be other things that are VAT free. So what are they? PS: I do think it's poor form to charge VAT on women's sanitary products. What do you think?

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New houses! Rail bus and air fares. Books magazines and newspapers. Children's clothing and shoes. It...

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UK VAT Legislation - zero rated and exempt items

Where can I find a simple(ish) summary of UK VAT rules as to what item categories are VAT exempt, zero rated ot at a reduced rate. I was specifically to find out if a nursery place for my daughter is VATable, but am interested in a general list for...

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Hi! Thanks for the question. Please note that in the disclaimer mentioned below, the following answer...

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If I purchase wholesale items on ebay UK to sell on for a profit, how do I pay VAT?

Hi Items I am interested in buying are wholesale items from China, Hong Kong and India. I intend to sell these on, on a market stall I am starting. Am I correct in thinking that VAT in addition to import duty will be payable on these items - at what...

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If you're not VAT registered then you don't have to worry about VAT. You'll pay the purchase price,...

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Customs vat charges in uk for electrical items?

Could someone please give me a list of all the custom postage vat charges for the uk, example: i have just bought a £6.00 8gb memory stick on ebay from hong kong and i was wondering if i would have to pay any custom vat tax charges on top of that...

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You will need to ask your question of HMRC Customs and Excise This link is for buying on the Internet...

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I'm a US citizen living in the UK, if I purchase items online from US retailers do I need to pay VAT?

I'm living in the UK temporarily. Everything is twice the cost over here and there are some perosnal items I need and want to purchase from back home. If I order them online am I subject to paying VAT on them? Is there a way to get it back at the end...

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Yes in theory, goods imported are subject to vat and duty from the USA. These amounts are not charged...

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Can a UK visitor reclaim VAT at airport for the items purchased on-line?

I am visiting UK and I'd like to purchase a camera on-line. I've heard but not tried yet that a visitor can claim the VAT back when leaving UK at airport. I have two ...show more

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i think it is only buisness that can do this check with tax and revenue number yellow pages regards

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A question about UK import tax/vat on items purchased from the USA?

If I were to purchase a relatively inexpensive item of fishing tackle from the USA worth no more than £15.00GBP, would this be liable for UK import tax/vat on entering the country?

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there are some hideously complicated rules and regulations on what is and isn't liable for duty on import...

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VAT on import items outside the UK?

Hi, I'm from the UK and I'm interested on buying a limited edition psp that's never been released here. I'm buying it on ebay and it's shipping from the US. Do I need to pay any VAT for the item when it arrives?

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Yes, you will have to pay: VAT @ 20% of the declared value Carriers admin fee (they don't collect tax...

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Can I get back import duties and VAT (UK) if I return items bought from the US?

I went impulse shopping on the net recently, and some things I could live without. Have been considering returning them for a refund. Not considering return costs, can I claim back the VAT and import duties paid on them and if so how do I go about it...

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That's a good question, unfortunately I've just spent more than 10min on the HMRC website and will have...

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I live in Guernsey and have recently purchased a number of items from the UK on which VAT was charged.?

How do I get the VAT back?

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You are quite right, residents of the Channel Islands should not be charged VAT for purchases made if...

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