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UK VAT Resource Centre
Search professionally reviewed VAT material, identify likely issues and use preliminary tools. Guidance and estimates do not replace advice based on complete facts.
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Interactive tools
Calculators and guided checks
Use a preliminary calculator or guided questionnaire before browsing the detailed VAT library.
5 VAT calculators
Versioned preliminary calculation tools with definitions and warnings.
Construction reverse charge preliminary check
Preliminary questionnaire for whether the domestic reverse charge may apply.
TOGC preliminary check
Preliminary questionnaire for whether a transfer may qualify as a transfer of a going concern.
VAT registration preliminary check
Preliminary questionnaire for the rolling-12-month, future-30-day and non-established business tests.
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VAT foundations and legal framework
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VAT registration, deregistration and transfers
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Time of supply and tax points
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Place of supply of services
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VAT rates, exemptions, zero rating and reduced rating
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Input tax, evidence and blocked recovery
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Partial exemption and de minimis
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Capital Goods Scheme
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Land, buildings and property transactions
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Option to tax
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Transfer of a Going Concern
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Construction and domestic reverse charge
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Imports, exports and customs interaction
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International services and reverse charge
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VAT groups, divisions, joint ventures and partnerships
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Flat Rate Scheme
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Cash Accounting Scheme
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Annual Accounting Scheme
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Retail schemes
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Margin schemes and second-hand goods
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Bad debt relief and adjustments
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Record keeping, VAT invoices and Making Tax Digital
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VAT returns, corrections, claims and repayments
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Interest, penalties, assessments and time limits
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Charities and non-profit bodies
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Education
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Healthcare and welfare
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Restaurants, catering, hospitality and takeaway food
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Retail and e-commerce
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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.
