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    VAT treatment0%

    What this means for your business

    Charging VAT
    VAT is charged, but at a rate of 0% (zero-rated).
    Reclaiming VAT
    Even though no VAT is added to the price, VAT paid on related costs can still normally be reclaimed as input tax.

    Official guidanceVAT Notice 744C↗ (opens in a new tab)

    Related items in Vehicles

    • Aircraft repair and maintenance0%
    • Airships β€” sale or charter0%
    • Caravans (more than 7 metres long or more than 2.55 metres wide)0%
    • Civil aeroplanes β€” sale or charter0%
    • Helicopters β€” sale or charter0%
    • Houseboats β€” sale or let out on hire0%
    • Military aeroplanes β€” sale or charter0%
    • Shipbuilding β€” 15 tons or over gross tonnage0%

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