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Electronic Commerce and Electronic Funds Transfer: VAT

Asked by Anna GelderdLabourTreasuryTabled Answered 23 June 2025UIN 60786

The question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to require e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK to comply with UK VAT law.

Answered by James Murray

All e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK have a legal obligation to comply with UK VAT law.

HMRC uses a risk based approach and range of measures to tackle non-compliance and continues to work with businesses as part of its ongoing compliance strategy.

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