Value added tax

Value added tax (VAT) is a tax on supplies of goods and services made by a taxable person in the course or furtherance of a business. It is administered by HM Revenue & Customs. This note covers the VAT position on standard-rated supplies, exempt supplies, zero-rated supplies and supplies that are outside the scope of VAT.

Originally contributed by Mike Boutell, formerly of CMS Cameron McKenna LLP and updated by PLC Tax

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