- HMRC has published Revenue and Customs Brief 8 (2024) on the removal of VAT exemption for private school fees and boarding fees
- Education services and vocational training supplied by private schools will be subject to VAT at the standard rate of 20% as of 1 January 2025
- Boarding services closely related to education supplies will also be subject to VAT
- Children with special educational needs funded by a local authority will be compensated for VAT incurred
- Fees paid after 29 July 2024 for education provided after 1 January 2025 will be subject to VAT
- Schools required to VAT register can do so from 30 October 2024
- Submissions on the draft legislation and technical note close on 15 September 2024.
Source: taxscape.deloitte.com
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