Buildings: VAT Exemptions
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish a policy to disregard VAT for the construction of budlings for the public benefit and services by charities.
Answered by Dan Tomlinson
The Government maintains a zero rate of VAT for the construction of new buildings that will be used solely for a relevant charitable purpose.
Information on the definition of a relevant charitable purpose for the purpose of the zero rate of VAT can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/buildings-and-construction-vat-notice-708
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