Charitable fundraising events

VAT treatmentExempt

What this means for your business

Charging VAT: No VAT is charged because this supply is exempt.
Reclaiming VAT: VAT paid on costs directly related to this exempt supply cannot normally be reclaimed as input tax.

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Admission charges by charitiesExempt
Advertising services for charities0%
Certain goods sold at charitable fundraising events0%
Charity shops — selling donated goods0%
Construction and sale of new buildings for a relevant charitable purpose0%
Energy-saving materials permanently installed in dwellings and buildings used for a relevant residential purpose providing the total cost of them (not including VAT) is not over 60% of the cost of the installation of the products (not including VAT)5%
Sponsored charitable eventsExempt
Voluntary donations to charityOut of Scope

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