- Charities have to deal with VAT like any other business
- VAT for charities can be complex and time-consuming
- There are a limited number of zero-rated reliefs for charities, including advertising services, purchase of qualifying goods for medical research, and construction of new buildings for charitable activities
- There are special exemptions for supplies made by charities, such as income from fundraising events and admissions to cultural events
- Treating income as exempt from VAT can create additional costs for charities
- The reduced VAT rate of 5% is available for certain circumstances, such as gas and electricity in charity premises and renovation work on unoccupied dwellings
- There are Extra Statutory Concessions that benefit charities, including certain printed stationery and collection boxes
- It is advised for charities to seek assistance on dealing with VAT to minimize tax payments and avoid penalties.
Source: marcusward.co
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
