Information On VAT Exemption & Relief
What is VAT Exemption / Relief?
In a nut shell VAT exemption allows chronically sick or disabled people to buy eligible items at 0% VAT thus saving them money.
Who is eligible for VAT relief?
To be eligible for VAT relief the government says you have to fit the following criteria,
Charities – simply provide your charity number.
A person is ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if he/she is a person:
- with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and
substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday
activities;
- with a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes; or
- Who is terminally ill.
Important Note:
It does NOT include a frail elderly person who is otherwise able-bodied
or any person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as
with a broken limb.
What proof do we need to provide?
In order to waive VAT on your purchase, the government requires a simple
declaration to be made as to the nature of your disability at the time
of ordering. No proof of your disability need be shown to any party at
any time.
Its very easy to claim VAT relief, all we need to know is the name,
address & disability of the person the item is for & what there
chronic sickness or disability is. We don’t need a doctor’s letter or
any reference numbers.
The above information can be provided during your order
Which Items are eligible?
VAT Exemption only applies to certain items; these are items which have
been designed to be used by someone who is chronically sick or disabled.
Examples of such products are Mobility Scooters, Wheelchairs, Bath
Lifts & many more daily living aids.
Displayed Prices
Most prices that are displayed on our website exclude VAT.