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VAT
Tax-free shopping in the UK
If you're visiting the UK, you can sometimes get a VAT refund on your purchases - find out when and how you can apply
VAT basics for consumers
What you pay VAT on and how VAT is calculated - VAT information for businesses is available on the HMRC website
Businesses who won't charge VAT if paid in cash
A business that offers to accept a cash payment to avoid paying VAT may be acting illegally
Zero-rate VAT on goods, services and vehicles for disabled people
If you're disabled, you may not have to pay any VAT on items that you buy such as cars and other equipment to help your mobility
Reduced-rate VAT on mobility aids for older people
If you are over 60, you can buy some mobility aids at a reduced rate of VAT
Reduced-rate VAT on energy-saving materials
If you install energy-saving materials you might pay VAT at a reduced rate
VAT refunds on self-build new homes or non-residential conversions
Reclaiming VAT on materials or building work if you're building a new home or converting a building into a home
Paying VAT and duty if you import a personal vehicle
Special VAT rules apply if you import your private motor vehicle
Paying VAT if you export a personal vehicle
Special VAT rules apply if you export your private motor vehicle
Tax and duty on goods brought to the UK from the European Union (travel and transport section)
How much alcohol, tobacco and other goods you can bring back from an EU country without paying UK duty or tax
Tax and duty on goods brought to the UK from outside the European Union (travel and transport section)
Duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco and other goods brought in from outside the EU and what you pay if you exceed the limits
VAT refunds for visitors to the UK
If you do not live permanently in the UK and you make a purchase in the UK, then you may be able to claim the VAT back
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