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Extension of VAT zero rate to energy-saving materials and installations

  • VAT zero rate extended to include installation of electrical battery storage, water-source heat pumps, and diverters retrofitted to energy-saving materials
  • Specific groundworks for certain types of heat pumps also included
  • Zero rate extended to include installation of energy-saving materials in buildings used solely for a relevant charitable purpose
  • Value Added Tax (Installation of Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2024 implements this measure
  • Changes apply from 1 February 2024
  • Zero rate applies until 31 March 2027, then reduced VAT rate applies.

Source: taxscape.deloitte.com

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