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Value Added Tax Act 1994

1994 c. 23 · Enacted 5 July 1994 · Extends to United Kingdom

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Sch. 9 Pt. 2 Group 6 Note (1)(a)(viii)words substitutedEducation (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 Sch. 5 Pt. 2
Sch. 11 para. 6(6)(d)words repealedThe Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 Sch. 3
Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Group 12words repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 8
Sch. 7A Pt. 2 Group 3 Note 6(2)(b)repealedThe Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 Sch. 12 Pt. 8
s. 33(3)(f)repealedGreater London Authority Act 1999 Sch. 27 para. 68 Sch. 34 Pt. 7
Sch. 7A Pt. 2 Group 3 Note 6(2)(b)words repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 9
Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Group 12 Note (7)(a)words repealedWelfare Reform Act 2012 Sch. 14 Pt. 9
Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Group 15 Note (4)(i)words substitutedHealth and Social Care Act 2012 Sch. 14 para. 67(b)
Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Group 12 Note (5H)(e)words omittedHealth and Social Care Act 2012 Sch. 14 para. 67(a)
s. 41(7)words substitutedHealth and Social Care Act 2012 Sch. 14 para. 66
Sch. 11 para. 6(4)omittedFinance (No. 2) Act 2017 s. 62(3)(a)
Sch. 11 para. 6A(7)substitutedFinance (No. 2) Act 2017 s. 62(4)
Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Group 8 Item 12substitutedThe Value Added Tax (Tour Operators) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 reg. 6
An Act to consolidate the enactments relating to value added tax, including certain enactments relating to VAT tribunals.[5th July 1994]

C1C2Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—C3C4C5C6C7C8C9

Contents

  1. Part I: The charge to tax
  2. Imposition and rate of VAT
  3. 1Value added tax.
  4. 2Rate of VAT.
  5. 3Taxable persons and registration.
  6. 3ASupplies of electronic, telecommunication and broadcasting services: special accounting schemes Repealed
  7. Supply of goods or services in the United Kingdom
  8. 4Scope of VAT on taxable supplies.
  9. 5Meaning of supply: alteration by Treasury order.
  10. 5ASupplies of goods facilitated by online marketplaces: deemed supply
  11. 6Time of supply.
  12. 7Place of supply of goods.
  13. 7AAReverse charge on goods supplied from abroad
  14. 7APlace of supply of services
  15. 8Reverse charge on supplies received from abroad.
  16. 9Place where supplier or recipient of services belongs.
  17. 9AReverse charge on gas , electricity, heat or cooling...
  18. Acquisition of goods from member States
  19. 10Scope of VAT on acquisitions from member States. Repealed
  20. 11Meaning of acquisition of goods from another member State. Repealed
  21. 12Time of acquisition. Repealed
  22. 13Place of acquisition. Repealed
  23. 14Acquisitions from persons belonging in other member States. Repealed
  24. Goods supplied between the UK and member States under call-off stock arrangements
  25. 14ACall-off stock arrangements Repealed
  26. Importation of goods ...
  27. 15Meaning of “importation of goods” into the United Kingdom
  28. 16Application of customs enactments
  29. 16APostal packets Repealed
  30. 17Free zone regulations.
  31. Goods subject to a warehousing regime
  32. 18Place and time of ... supply.
  33. 18AFiscal warehousing.
  34. 18BFiscally warehoused goods: relief.
  35. 18CWarehouses and fiscal warehouses: services.
  36. 18DRemoval from warehousing: accountability.
  37. 18EDeficiency in fiscally warehoused goods.
  38. 18FSections 18A to 18E: supplementary.
  39. Determination of value
  40. 19Value of supply of goods or services.
  41. 20Valuation of acquisitions from other member States. Repealed
  42. 21Value of imported goods.
  43. 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  44. 23Value of supplies involving relevant machine games
  45. 23AMeaning of “relevant machine game”
  46. Payment of VAT by taxable persons
  47. 24Input tax and output tax.
  48. 25Payment by reference to accounting periods and credit for input tax against output tax.
  49. 26Input tax allowable under section 25.
  50. 26ADisallowance of input tax where consideration not paid
  51. 26AADisapplication of disallowance under section 26A in insolvency
  52. 26ABAdjustment of output tax in respect of supplies under section 55A
  53. 26BFlat-rate scheme
  54. 27Goods imported for private purposes.
  55. 28Payments on account of VAT.
  56. 29Invoices provided by recipients of goods or services.
  57. Part II: Reliefs, exemptions and repayments
  58. Reliefs etc. generally available
  59. 29AReduced rate
  60. 30Zero-rating.
  61. 31Exempt supplies ....
  62. 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repealed
  63. 33Refunds of VAT in certain cases.
  64. 33ARefunds of VAT to museums and galleries
  65. 33BRefunds of VAT to Academies
  66. 33CRefunds of VAT to charities within section 33D
  67. 33DCharities to which section 33C applies
  68. 33EPower to extend refunds of VAT to other persons
  69. 34Capital goods.
  70. 35Refund of VAT to persons constructing certain buildings.
  71. 36Bad debts.
  72. Acquisitions
  73. 36ARelief from VAT on acquisition if importation would attract relief Repealed
  74. Imports, overseas businesses etc
  75. 37VAT on importation of goods: reliefs etc
  76. 38Importation of goods by taxable persons.
  77. 39Repayment of VAT to those in business overseas.
  78. 39AApplications for forwarding of VAT repayment claims to other member States
  79. 40Refunds in relation to new means of transport supplied to other member States. Repealed
  80. Part III: Application of Act in particular cases
  81. 40ANorthern Ireland Protocol
  82. 41Application to the Crown.
  83. 41ASupply of goods or services by public bodies
  84. 42Local authorities.
  85. 43Groups of companies.
  86. 43AGroups: eligibility.
  87. 43AZASection 43A: control test
  88. 43AAPower to alter eligibility for grouping
  89. 43BGroups: applications.
  90. 43CGroups: termination of membership.
  91. 43DGroups: duplication
  92. 44Supplies to groups.
  93. 45Partnerships.
  94. 46Business carried on in divisions or by unincorporated bodies, personal representatives etc.
  95. 47Agents etc.
  96. 48VAT representatives and security.
  97. 49Transfers of going concerns.
  98. 50Terminal markets.
  99. 50AMargin schemes.
  100. 50BMargin schemes and export or removal of goods
  101. 51Buildings and land.
  102. 51BFace-value vouchers issued before 1 January 2019
  103. 51CVouchers issued on or after 1 January 2019
  104. 51DPostage stamps issued on or after 1 January 2019
  105. 52Trading stamp schemes.
  106. 53Tour operators.
  107. 54Farmers etc.
  108. 55Customers to account for tax on supplies of gold etc.
  109. 55ACustomers to account for tax on supplies of goods or services of a kind used in missing trader ... fraud
  110. 55BDeposit schemes: designation
  111. 55CDeposit schemes: value of supply
  112. 55DDeposit schemes: liability to account for VAT on deposit amounts
  113. 56Fuel for private use. Repealed
  114. 57Determination of consideration for fuel supplied for private use. Repealed
  115. 57AImportation following zero-rated free zone supply: deemed supply
  116. Part IV: Administration, collection and enforcement
  117. General administrative provisions
  118. 58General provisions relating to the administration and collection of VAT.
  119. 58ZAInternational VAT arrangements
  120. Disclosure of avoidance schemes
  121. 58ADisclosure of avoidance schemes
  122. 58BPayment by cheque
  123. Default surcharges and other penalties and criminal offences
  124. 59The default surcharge.
  125. 59ADefault surcharge: payments on account.
  126. 59BRelationship between sections 59 and 59A.
  127. 60VAT evasion: conduct involving dishonesty. Repealed
  128. 61VAT evasion: liability of directors etc. Repealed
  129. 62Incorrect certificates as to zero-rating etc.
  130. 63Penalty for misdeclaration or neglect resulting in VAT loss for one accounting period equalling or exceeding certain amounts. Repealed
  131. 64Repeated misdeclarations. Repealed
  132. 65Inaccuracies in section 55A statements
  133. 66Failure to submit section 55A statement
  134. 67Failure to notify and unauthorised issue of invoices. Repealed
  135. 67ABreach of controlled goods agreement Repealed
  136. 68Breaches of walking possession agreements.
  137. 69Breaches of regulatory provisions.
  138. 69ABreach of record-keeping requirements etc. in relation to transactions in gold.
  139. 69BBreach of record-keeping requirements imposed by directions
  140. 69CTransactions connected with VAT fraud
  141. 69DPenalties under section 69C: officers' liability
  142. 69EPublication of details of persons liable to penalties under section 69C
  143. 70Mitigation of penalties under sections 60, 63, 64 , 67, 69A and 69C.
  144. 71Construction of sections 59 60 to 70.
  145. 72Offences.
  146. Assessments of VAT and other payments due
  147. 73Failure to make returns etc.
  148. 74Interest on VAT recovered or recoverable by assessment. Repealed
  149. 75Assessments in cases of acquisitions of certain goods by non-taxable persons. Repealed
  150. 76Assessment of amounts due by way of penalty, interest or surcharge penalty ....
  151. 76ASection 76: cases involving special accounting schemes Repealed
  152. 77Assessments: time limits and supplementary assessments.
  153. 77ZALate payment interest on amounts of VAT due
  154. Liability for unpaid VAT of another
  155. 77AJoint and several liability of traders in supply chain where tax unpaid
  156. Online marketplaces
  157. 77BJoint and several liability: sellers identified as non-compliant by the Commissioners
  158. 77BAJoint and several liability: non-UK sellers in breach of Schedule 1A registration requirement
  159. 77CJoint and several liability under section 77B or 77BA: assessments
  160. 77DJoint and several liability under section 77B or 77BA: interest Repealed
  161. 77EDisplay of VAT registration numbers
  162. Liability of operators of online marketplaces for VAT in cases of deemed supply
  163. 77FException from liability under section 5A
  164. Interest, repayment supplements etc. payable by Commissioners
  165. 78Interest in certain cases of official error. Repealed
  166. 78AAssessment for interest overpayments. Repealed
  167. 79Repayment supplement in respect of certain delayed payments or refunds. Repealed
  168. 80Credit for, or repayment of, overstated or overpaid VAT
  169. 80AArrangements for reimbursing customers.
  170. 80BAssessments of amounts due under section 80A arrangements.
  171. 80CAssessed amounts of overpayments etc deemed to be amounts of VAT
  172. 81Interest given by way of credit and set-off of credits.
  173. Part V: Reviews and Appeals
  174. 82Meaning of “tribunal”
  175. 83Appeals.
  176. 83AOffer of review
  177. 83BRight to require review
  178. 83CReview by HMRC
  179. 83DExtensions of time
  180. 83EReview out of time
  181. 83FNature of review etc
  182. 83FANature of review: penalties under Schedule 24 to FA 2021
  183. 83FBEffect of conclusions of review: penalties under Schedule 24 to FA 2021
  184. 83GBringing of appeals
  185. 84Further provisions relating to appeals.
  186. 85Settling appeals by agreement.
  187. 85APayment of tax on determination of appeal
  188. 85BPayment of tax where there is a further appeal
  189. 86Appeals to Court of Appeal. Repealed
  190. 87Enforcement of registered or recorded tribunal decisions etc. Repealed
  191. Part VI: Supplementary provisions
  192. Change in rate of VAT etc. and disclosure of information
  193. 88Supplies spanning change of rate etc.
  194. 89Adjustments of contracts on changes in VAT.
  195. 90Failure of resolution under Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.
  196. 91Disclosure of information for statistical purposes.
  197. Interpretative provisions
  198. 92Taxation under the laws of other member States etc. Repealed
  199. 93Territories included in references to other member States etc. Repealed
  200. 94Meaning of “business” etc.
  201. 95Meaning of “new means of transport”. Repealed
  202. 95AMeaning of “online marketplace” and “operator” etc
  203. 96Other interpretative provisions.
  204. Supplementary provisions
  205. 97Orders, rules and regulations.
  206. 97APlace of supply orders: transitional provision.
  207. 98Service of notices.
  208. 99Refund of VAT to Government of Northern Ireland.
  209. 100Savings and transitional provisions, consequential amendments and repeals.
  210. 101Commencement and extent.
  211. 102Short title.
  212. Schedule A1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  213. The supplies
  214. 1Paragraph 1
  215. Interpretation
  216. 2Paragraph 2
  217. 3Paragraph 3
  218. 4Paragraph 4
  219. 5Paragraph 5
  220. 6Paragraph 6
  221. 7Interpretation of paragraph 1(5)
  222. 8Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): introductory
  223. 9Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): meaning of “qualifying conversion”
  224. 10Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): meaning of “changed number of dwellings conversion”
  225. 11Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): meaning of “house in multiple occupation conversion”
  226. 12Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): meaning of “special residential conversion”
  227. 13Special residential conversions: reduced rate only for supplies made to intended user of converted accommodation
  228. 14Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): “qualifying conversion” includes related garage works
  229. 15Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): conversion not “qualifying” if planning consent and building control approval not obtained
  230. 16Interpretation of paragraph 1(6): meaning of “supply of qualifying services”
  231. 17Interpretation of paragraphs 11 to 14: meaning of “qualifying residential purpose”
  232. 18Interpretation of paragraph 1(7): introductory
  233. 19Paragraph 1(7) only applies where dwelling has been empty for at least 3 years
  234. 20Paragraph 1(7) only applies if planning consent and building control approval obtained
  235. 21Interpretation of paragraph 1(7): meaning of “supply of qualifying services”
  236. 22Interpretation of paragraph 1(6) and (7): meaning of “building materials”
  237. Schedule 1: Registration in respect of taxable supplies : UK establishment
  238. Liability to be registered
  239. 1Paragraph 1
  240. 1AParagraph 1A
  241. 2Paragraph 2
  242. 3Paragraph 3
  243. 4Paragraph 4
  244. Notification of liability and registration
  245. 5Paragraph 5
  246. 6Paragraph 6
  247. 7Paragraph 7
  248. 8Paragraph 8
  249. Entitlement to be registered
  250. 9Paragraph 9
  251. 10Paragraph 10
  252. Notification of end of liability or entitlement etc
  253. 11Paragraph 11
  254. 12Paragraph 12
  255. Cancellation of registration
  256. 13Paragraph 13
  257. Exemption from registration
  258. 14Paragraph 14
  259. Power to vary specified sums by order
  260. 15Paragraph 15
  261. Supplementary
  262. 16Paragraph 16
  263. 17Paragraph 17
  264. 18Paragraph 18
  265. 19Paragraph 19
  266. Schedule 1A: Registration in respect of taxable supplies: non-uk establishment
  267. Liability to be registered
  268. 1Paragraph 1
  269. 2Paragraph 2
  270. 3Paragraph 3
  271. 4Paragraph 4
  272. Notification of liability and registration
  273. 5Paragraph 5
  274. 6Paragraph 6
  275. Notification of end of liability
  276. 7Paragraph 7
  277. Cancellation of registration
  278. 8Paragraph 8
  279. 9Paragraph 9
  280. 10Paragraph 10
  281. 11Paragraph 11
  282. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  283. Exemption from registration
  284. 13Paragraph 13
  285. Supplementary
  286. 14Paragraph 14
  287. Schedule 2: Registration in respect of supplies from other member States
  288. Liability to be registered
  289. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  290. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  291. Notification of liability and registration
  292. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  293. Request to be registered
  294. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  295. Notification of matters affecting continuance of registration
  296. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  297. Cancellation of registration
  298. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  299. Conditions of cancellation
  300. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  301. Power to vary specified sums by order
  302. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  303. Supplementary
  304. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  305. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  306. Schedule 3: Registration in respect of acquisitions from other member States
  307. Liability to be registered
  308. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  309. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  310. Notification of liability and registration
  311. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  312. Entitlement to be registered etc
  313. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  314. Notification of matters affecting continuance of registration
  315. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  316. Cancellation of registration
  317. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  318. Conditions of cancellation
  319. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  320. Exemption from registration
  321. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  322. Power to vary specified sums by order
  323. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  324. Supplementary
  325. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  326. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  327. Schedule 3A: Registration in respect of disposals of assets for which a VAT repayment is claimed
  328. Liability to be registered
  329. 1Paragraph 1
  330. 2Paragraph 2
  331. Notification of liability and registration
  332. 3Paragraph 3
  333. 4Paragraph 4
  334. Notification of end of liability
  335. 5Paragraph 5
  336. Cancellation of registration
  337. 6Paragraph 6
  338. Exemption from registration
  339. 7Paragraph 7
  340. Supplementary
  341. 8Paragraph 8
  342. 9Paragraph 9
  343. Schedule 3B: Electronic, telecommunication and broadcasting services: non-union scheme
  344. Paragraph Repealed
  345. Schedule 3BA: Electronic, telecommunication and broadcasting services: Union scheme
  346. Paragraph Repealed
  347. Schedule 4: Matters to be treated as supply of goods or services
  348. 1Paragraph 1
  349. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  350. 3Paragraph 3
  351. 4Paragraph 4
  352. 5Paragraph 5
  353. 5AParagraph 5A
  354. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  355. 7Paragraph 7
  356. 8Paragraph 8
  357. 9Paragraph 9
  358. Schedule 4A: Place of supply of services: special rules
  359. Part 1: General exceptions
  360. Services relating to land
  361. 1Paragraph 1
  362. Passenger transport
  363. 2Paragraph 2
  364. Hiring of means of transport
  365. 3Paragraph 3
  366. Cultural, educational and entertainment services etc
  367. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  368. Restaurant and catering services...
  369. 5Paragraph 5
  370. ...
  371. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  372. Hiring of goods
  373. 7Paragraph 7
  374. ...broadcasting services
  375. 8Paragraph 8
  376. Part 2: Exceptions relating to supplies made to relevant business person
  377. Electronically-supplied services
  378. 9Paragraph 9
  379. Admission to cultural, educational and entertainment activities etc
  380. 9AParagraph 9A
  381. Transport of goods
  382. 9BParagraph 9B
  383. Ancillary transport services
  384. 9CParagraph 9C
  385. Repair services: contracts of insurance
  386. 9DParagraph 9D
  387. Telecommunication services
  388. 9EParagraph 9E
  389. Part 3: Exceptions relating to supplies not made to relevant business person
  390. Intermediaries
  391. 10Paragraph 10
  392. Transport of goods...
  393. 11Paragraph 11
  394. ...
  395. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  396. Ancillary transport services
  397. 13Paragraph 13
  398. Long-term hiring of means of transport
  399. 13AParagraph 13A
  400. Valuation services etc
  401. 14Paragraph 14
  402. Cultural, educational and entertainment services etc
  403. 14AParagraph 14A
  404. Electronically supplied, telecommunication and broadcasting services
  405. 15Paragraph 15
  406. Other services provided to recipient belonging outside United Kingdom and the Isle of Man
  407. 16Paragraph 16
  408. Schedule 4B: Call-off stock arrangements
  409. Paragraph Repealed
  410. Paragraph Repealed
  411. Paragraph Repealed
  412. Paragraph Repealed
  413. Paragraph Repealed
  414. Paragraph Repealed
  415. Paragraph Repealed
  416. Paragraph Repealed
  417. Paragraph Repealed
  418. Schedule 5: Services supplied where received Repealed
  419. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  420. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  421. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  422. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  423. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  424. 5AParagraph 5A Repealed
  425. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  426. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  427. 7AParagraph 7A Repealed
  428. 7BParagraph 7B Repealed
  429. 7CParagraph 7C Repealed
  430. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  431. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  432. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  433. Schedule 5A: Goods Eligible to be Fiscally Warehoused
  434. Schedule 6: Valuation: special cases
  435. Part 1: Valuation of supplies of fuel for private use
  436. Option for valuation on flat-rate basis
  437. A1Paragraph A1
  438. B1Paragraph B1
  439. Interpretation
  440. C1Paragraph C1
  441. Part 2: Other Provisions
  442. 1Paragraph 1
  443. 1AParagraph 1A
  444. 2Paragraph 2
  445. 2AParagraph 2A
  446. 3Paragraph 3
  447. 4Paragraph 4
  448. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  449. 6Paragraph 6
  450. 7Paragraph 7
  451. 8Paragraph 8
  452. 8AParagraph 8A
  453. 9Paragraph 9
  454. 10Paragraph 10
  455. 11Paragraph 11
  456. 11AParagraph 11A
  457. 11BParagraph 11B
  458. 12Paragraph 12
  459. 13Paragraph 13
  460. Schedule 7: Valuation of acquisitions from other member states: special cases
  461. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  462. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  463. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  464. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  465. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  466. Schedule 7A: CHARGE AT REDUCED RATE
  467. 1INDEX TO REDUCED-RATE SUPPLIES OF GOODS AND SERVICES
  468. Part 2: THE GROUPS
  469. Group 1 — Supplies of domestic fuel or powerChapter Group 1 — Supplies of domestic fuel or power
  470. 1Paragraph 1
  471. 1Matters included or not included in the supplies
  472. 2Meaning of “fuel oil”, “gas oil” and “kerosene”
  473. 3Meaning of “qualifying use”
  474. 4Supplies only partly for qualifying use
  475. 5Supplies deemed to be for domestic use
  476. 6Other supplies that are for domestic use
  477. 7Interpretation of paragraph 6
  478. Group 2 — Installation of energy-saving materials Chapter Group 2 — Installation of energy-saving materials
  479. 1Paragraph 1
  480. 2Paragraph 2
  481. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  482. A1... Repealed
  483. 1Meaning of “energy-saving materials”
  484. 1AInstallation of heat pumps
  485. 2Meaning of “residential accommodation”
  486. 3Meaning of “use for a relevant charitable purpose”
  487. 3Meaning of “use for a relevant charitable purpose” Repealed
  488. 4... Repealed
  489. 5... Repealed
  490. 6Meaning of “relevant supplies”
  491. Group 3 — Grant-funded installation of heating equChapter Group 3 — Grant-funded installation of heating equ
  492. 1Paragraph 1
  493. 2Paragraph 2
  494. 3Paragraph 3
  495. 4Paragraph 4
  496. 5Paragraph 5
  497. 6Paragraph 6
  498. 7Paragraph 7
  499. 8Paragraph 8
  500. 8AParagraph 8A
  501. 8BParagraph 8B
  502. 9Paragraph 9
  503. 10Paragraph 10
  504. 1Supply only included so far as grant-funded
  505. 2Meaning of “relevant scheme”
  506. 3Apportionment of grants that also cover other supplies
  507. 4Meaning of “heating appliances”
  508. 4AMeaning of “central heating system”
  509. 4BMeaning of “renewable source heating system”
  510. 5Meaning of “qualifying security goods”
  511. 6Meaning of “qualifying person”
  512. Group 4 — Women’s sanitary productsChapter Group 4 — Women’s sanitary products
  513. Paragraph Repealed
  514. Group 5 — Children’s car seatsChapter Group 5 — Children’s car seats
  515. 1Paragraph 1
  516. 1Meaning of “children’s car seats”
  517. 2Meaning of “safety seat”
  518. 2AMeaning of “related base unit”
  519. 3Meaning of “related wheeled framework”
  520. 4Meaning of “booster seat”
  521. 5Meaning of “booster cushion”
  522. Group 6 — Residential conversionsChapter Group 6 — Residential conversions
  523. 1Paragraph 1
  524. 2Paragraph 2
  525. 1Supplies only partly within item 1
  526. 2Meaning of “qualifying conversion”
  527. 3Meaning of “changed number of dwellings conversion”
  528. 4Meaning of “single household dwelling” and “multiple occupancy dwelling”
  529. 5Meaning of “house in multiple occupation conversion”
  530. 6Meaning of “use for a relevant residential purpose”
  531. 7Meaning of “special residential conversion”
  532. 8Special residential conversions: reduced rate only for supplies made to intended user of converted accommodation
  533. 9“Qualifying conversion” includes related garage works
  534. 10Conversion not “qualifying” if planning consent and building control approval not obtained
  535. 11Meaning of “supply of qualifying services”
  536. 12Meaning of “building materials”
  537. Group 7 — RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS AND ALTERATIONSChapter Group 7 — RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS AND ALTERATIONS
  538. 1Paragraph 1
  539. 2Paragraph 2
  540. 1Supplies only partly within item 1
  541. 2Meaning of “alteration” and “qualifying residential premises”
  542. 3Items 1 and 2 only apply where premises have been empty for at least 2 years
  543. 3AItems 1 and 2 apply to related garage works
  544. 4Items 1 and 2 only apply if planning consent and building control approval obtained
  545. 4AItems 1 and 2 only apply if building used for relevant residential purpose is subsequently used solely for that purpose
  546. 5Meaning of “supply of qualifying services”
  547. 6Meaning of “building materials”
  548. Group 8— CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTSChapter Group 8— CONTRACEPTIVE PRODUCTS
  549. 1Paragraph 1
  550. Group 9— WELFARE ADVICE OR INFORMATIONChapter Group 9— WELFARE ADVICE OR INFORMATION
  551. 1Paragraph 1
  552. Group 10 – INSTALLATION OF MOBILITY AIDS FOR THE EChapter Group 10 – INSTALLATION OF MOBILITY AIDS FOR THE E
  553. 1Paragraph 1
  554. 2Paragraph 2
  555. Group 11 — SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTSChapter Group 11 — SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS
  556. 1Paragraph 1
  557. GROUP 12CARAVANS
  558. 1Item No
  559. 2Paragraph 2
  560. GROUP 13CABLE-SUSPENDED PASSENGER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
  561. Group 14 — Course of CateringChapter Group 14 — Course of Catering
  562. 1Paragraph 1
  563. Group 15 — Holiday accommodation etcChapter Group 15 — Holiday accommodation etc
  564. 1Paragraph 1
  565. Group 16 — Shows and certain other attractionsChapter Group 16 — Shows and certain other attractions
  566. 1Paragraph 1
  567. Schedule 8: Zero-rating
  568. IIndex to zero-rated supplies of goods and services
  569. Part II: The Groups
  570. Group 1— FoodChapter Group 1— Food
  571. General items
  572. 1Item No.
  573. 2Paragraph 2
  574. 3Paragraph 3
  575. 4Paragraph 4
  576. Excepted items
  577. 1Item No.
  578. 2Paragraph 2
  579. 3Paragraph 3
  580. 4Paragraph 4
  581. 4AParagraph 4A
  582. 5Paragraph 5
  583. 6Paragraph 6
  584. 7Paragraph 7
  585. Items overriding the exceptions
  586. 1Item No.
  587. 2Paragraph 2
  588. 3Paragraph 3
  589. 4Paragraph 4
  590. 5Paragraph 5
  591. 6Paragraph 6
  592. 7Paragraph 7
  593. Notes:
  594. Chapter Group 2— Sewerage services and water
  595. 1Item No.
  596. 2Paragraph 2
  597. Chapter Group 3— Books, etc.
  598. 1Item No.
  599. 2Paragraph 2
  600. 3Paragraph 3
  601. 4Paragraph 4
  602. 5Paragraph 5
  603. 6Paragraph 6
  604. 7Paragraph 7
  605. Notes
  606. Chapter Group 4— Talking books for the blind and disabled
  607. 1Item No.
  608. 2Paragraph 2
  609. Chapter GROUP 5-CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS, ETC.
  610. 1Item No.
  611. 2Paragraph 2
  612. 3Paragraph 3
  613. 4Paragraph 4
  614. Notes:
  615. Chapter GROUP 6—PROTECTED BUILDINGS
  616. 1Item No.
  617. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  618. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  619. Notes:
  620. Chapter Group 7— International services
  621. 1Item No.
  622. 2Paragraph 2
  623. Chapter Group 8— Transport
  624. 1Paragraph 1
  625. 2Paragraph 2
  626. 2AParagraph 2A
  627. 2BParagraph 2B
  628. 3Paragraph 3
  629. 4Paragraph 4
  630. 5Paragraph 5
  631. 6Paragraph 6
  632. 6ZAParagraph 6ZA
  633. 6ZBParagraph 6ZB
  634. 6AParagraph 6A
  635. 7Paragraph 7
  636. 8Paragraph 8
  637. 9Paragraph 9
  638. 10Paragraph 10
  639. 11Paragraph 11
  640. 12Paragraph 12
  641. 13Paragraph 13 Repealed
  642. Notes:
  643. Chapter Group 9— Caravans and houseboats
  644. 1Item No.
  645. 2Paragraph 2
  646. 3Paragraph 3
  647. Note:
  648. Chapter Group 10— Gold
  649. 1Item No.
  650. 2Paragraph 2
  651. Notes:
  652. Chapter Group 11— Bank notes
  653. 1Item No.
  654. Chapter Group 12— Drugs, medicines, aids for the disabled,
  655. 1Item No.
  656. 1AParagraph 1A Repealed
  657. 2Paragraph 2
  658. 2AParagraph 2A
  659. 2BParagraph 2B
  660. 3Paragraph 3
  661. 4Paragraph 4
  662. 5Paragraph 5
  663. 6Paragraph 6
  664. 7Paragraph 7
  665. 8Paragraph 8
  666. 9Paragraph 9
  667. 10Paragraph 10
  668. 11Paragraph 11
  669. 12Paragraph 12
  670. 13Paragraph 13
  671. 14Paragraph 14 Repealed
  672. 15Paragraph 15
  673. 16Paragraph 16
  674. 17Paragraph 17
  675. 18Paragraph 18
  676. 19Paragraph 19
  677. 20Paragraph 20
  678. Notes:
  679. Chapter Group 13— Imports, exports etc.
  680. 1Item No.
  681. 2Paragraph 2
  682. 3Paragraph 3
  683. Notes:
  684. Chapter Group 14— Tax-free shops
  685. Notes:
  686. Chapter Group 15— Charities etc.
  687. 1Paragraph 1
  688. 1AParagraph 1A
  689. 2Paragraph 2
  690. 3Paragraph 3
  691. 4Paragraph 4
  692. 5Paragraph 5
  693. 6Paragraph 6
  694. 7Paragraph 7
  695. 8Paragraph 8
  696. 8AParagraph 8A
  697. 8BParagraph 8B
  698. 8CParagraph 8C
  699. 9Paragraph 9
  700. 10Paragraph 10
  701. Notes:
  702. Chapter Group 16— Clothing and footwear
  703. 1Item No.
  704. 2Paragraph 2
  705. 3Paragraph 3
  706. Notes:
  707. Chapter GROUP 17—EMISSIONS ALLOWANCES
  708. Paragraph Repealed
  709. GROUP 18 — EUROPEAN RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE CONSORChapter GROUP 18 — EUROPEAN RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE CONSOR
  710. Chapter Group 19 - women's sanitary products
  711. 1Item No.
  712. Chapter Group 20—Personal Protective Equipment (Coronaviru
  713. 1Item No.
  714. Chapter GROUP 21: ONLINE MARKETPLACES (DEEMED SUPPLY)
  715. Item No.
  716. 1Paragraph 1
  717. Chapter GROUP 22: FREE ZONES
  718. Item No
  719. 1Paragraph 1
  720. Chapter GROUP 23: INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-SAVING MATERIALS IN ENGLAND AND WALES AND SCOTLAND FROM 1 APRIL 2022 TO 31 MARCH 2027 , and in Northern Ireland from 1st May 2023 to 31st March 2027
  721. Item No
  722. 1Paragraph 1
  723. 2Paragraph 2
  724. 1Meaning of “energy-saving materials”
  725. 2Meaning of “residential accommodation”
  726. 3Meaning of “relevant supplies”
  727. 4Installation of heat pumps
  728. 5Meaning of “use for a relevant charitable purpose”
  729. Schedule 9: Exemptions
  730. IIndex to exempt supplies of goods and services
  731. Part II: The Groups
  732. Chapter Group 1— Land
  733. 1Item No.
  734. Notes:
  735. Chapter Group 2 — Insurance
  736. 1Paragraph 1
  737. 4Paragraph 4
  738. Notes:
  739. Chapter Group 3— Postal services
  740. 1Item No
  741. 2Paragraph 2
  742. Chapter Group 4— Betting, gaming , dutiable machine games
  743. 1Item No.
  744. 1AParagraph 1A
  745. 2Paragraph 2
  746. Notes:
  747. Chapter Group 5— Finance
  748. 1Item No.
  749. 2Paragraph 2
  750. 2AParagraph 2A
  751. 3Paragraph 3
  752. 4Paragraph 4
  753. 5Paragraph 5
  754. 5AParagraph 5A
  755. 6Paragraph 6
  756. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  757. 8Paragraph 8
  758. 9Paragraph 9
  759. 10Paragraph 10
  760. Notes:
  761. Chapter Group 6— Education
  762. 1Item No.
  763. 2Paragraph 2
  764. 3Paragraph 3
  765. 4Paragraph 4
  766. 5Paragraph 5
  767. 5AParagraph 5A
  768. 5BParagraph 5B
  769. 5CParagraph 5C
  770. 6Paragraph 6
  771. Notes:
  772. Chapter Group 7— Health and welfare
  773. 1Item No.
  774. 2Paragraph 2
  775. 2AParagraph 2A
  776. 3Paragraph 3
  777. 4Paragraph 4
  778. 5Paragraph 5
  779. 6Paragraph 6
  780. 7Paragraph 7
  781. 8Paragraph 8
  782. 9Paragraph 9
  783. 10Paragraph 10
  784. 11Paragraph 11
  785. Notes:
  786. Chapter Group 8— Burial and cremation
  787. 1Item No.
  788. 2Paragraph 2
  789. Chapter Group 9— SUBSCRIPTIONS TO TRADE UNIONS, PROFESSION
  790. 1Item No.
  791. Note:
  792. Chapter Group 10— Sport, sports competitions and physical
  793. 1Item No.
  794. 2Paragraph 2
  795. 3Paragraph 3
  796. Notes:
  797. Chapter Group 11— Works of art etc
  798. 1Item No.
  799. 2Paragraph 2
  800. 3Paragraph 3
  801. 4Paragraph 4
  802. Chapter GROUP 12—FUND-RAISING EVENTS BY CHARITIES AND OTHE
  803. 1Item No.
  804. 2Paragraph 2
  805. 3Paragraph 3
  806. Notes:
  807. Notes:
  808. Chapter GROUP 13— CULTURAL SERVICES ETC
  809. 1Item No.
  810. 2Paragraph 2
  811. Chapter GROUP 14—SUPPLIES OF GOODS WHERE INPUT TAX CANNOT
  812. 1Item No.
  813. Notes:
  814. Chapter GROUP 15—INVESTMENT GOLD
  815. 1Item No.
  816. 2Paragraph 2
  817. 3Paragraph 3
  818. Notes:
  819. Chapter GROUP 16 — SUPPLIES OF SERVICES BY GROUPS INVOLVIN
  820. 1Item No
  821. 3Exceptions
  822. Schedule 9ZA: VAT on acquisitions in Northern Ireland from member States
  823. Part 1: Charge to VAT for acquisitions in Northern Ireland from member States
  824. Charge to VAT
  825. 1Paragraph 1
  826. Scope of NI acquisition VAT
  827. 2Paragraph 2
  828. Meaning of acquisition of goods from a member State
  829. 3Paragraph 3
  830. Time of acquisition
  831. 4Paragraph 4
  832. Place of acquisition
  833. 5Paragraph 5
  834. Acquisitions from persons belonging in member States
  835. 6Paragraph 6
  836. Identification of persons for the purposes of VAT in Northern Ireland
  837. 7Paragraph 7
  838. Part 2: Valuation of acquisitions
  839. Valuation of acquisitions from member States
  840. 8Paragraph 8
  841. Transactions below market value
  842. 9Paragraph 9
  843. Value where goods subject to excise duty etc
  844. 10Paragraph 10
  845. Transfer or disposal for no consideration
  846. 11Paragraph 11
  847. Foreign currency transactions
  848. 12Paragraph 12
  849. Meaning of “relevant transaction” and “relevant time”
  850. 13Paragraph 13
  851. Part 3: Payment of NI acquisition VAT by taxable persons
  852. Input tax and output tax
  853. 14Paragraph 14
  854. Payment of NI acquisition VAT
  855. 15Paragraph 15
  856. Part 4: Reliefs etc
  857. Reduced rate
  858. 16Paragraph 16
  859. Zero-rating and exempt acquisitions
  860. 17Paragraph 17
  861. Refunds and reliefs
  862. 18Paragraph 18
  863. Refund of NI acquisition VAT to persons constructing certain buildings
  864. 18AParagraph 18A
  865. Refunds in relation to new means of transport supplied to member States
  866. 19Paragraph 19
  867. Part 5: Application of Act to acquisitions in particular cases
  868. Crown application
  869. 20Paragraph 20
  870. Groups of companies
  871. 21Paragraph 21
  872. Partnerships
  873. 22Paragraph 22
  874. Unincorporated bodies, personal representative etc
  875. 23Paragraph 23
  876. Agents
  877. 24Paragraph 24
  878. VAT representatives
  879. 25Paragraph 25
  880. Margin schemes
  881. 26Paragraph 26
  882. Part 6: Administration, collection and enforcement
  883. Breaches of regulatory provisions
  884. 27Paragraph 27
  885. Offences
  886. 28Paragraph 28
  887. Failure to make returns
  888. 29Paragraph 29
  889. Interest on VAT
  890. 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
  891. Assessment in cases of acquisitions of certain goods by non-taxable persons
  892. 31Paragraph 31
  893. Assessment of amounts due
  894. 32Paragraph 32
  895. Credit for, or repayment of, overstated or overpaid VAT
  896. 33Paragraph 33
  897. Part 7: Appeals and supplementary provision
  898. Appeals
  899. 34Paragraph 34
  900. Supplies spanning change of rate etc
  901. 35Paragraph 35
  902. Failure of resolution under Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968
  903. 36Paragraph 36
  904. Refund of VAT to Government of Northern Ireland
  905. 37Paragraph 37
  906. Part 8: Registration in respect of acquisitions from member States
  907. Liability to be registered
  908. 38Paragraph 38
  909. 39Paragraph 39
  910. Notification of liability and registration
  911. 40Paragraph 40
  912. Entitlement to be registered etc
  913. 41Paragraph 41
  914. Notification of matters affecting continuance of registration
  915. 42Paragraph 42
  916. Cancellation of registration
  917. 43Paragraph 43
  918. Exemption from registration
  919. 44Paragraph 44
  920. Power to vary specified sums by regulations
  921. 45Paragraph 45
  922. Notifications
  923. 46Paragraph 46
  924. Meaning of relevant acquisition
  925. 47Paragraph 47
  926. Part 9: Registration in respect of distance sales from the EU to Northern Ireland
  927. Liability to be registered
  928. 48Paragraph 48
  929. 49Paragraph 49
  930. Notification of liability and registration
  931. 50Paragraph 50
  932. Request to be registered
  933. 51Paragraph 51
  934. Notification of matters affecting continuance of registration
  935. 52Paragraph 52
  936. Cancellation of registration
  937. 53Paragraph 53
  938. Power to vary specified sums by regulations
  939. 54Paragraph 54
  940. Notifications
  941. 55Paragraph 55
  942. Meaning of relevant supply
  943. 56Paragraph 56
  944. Part 10: Call-off stock arrangements
  945. Where this Part of this Schedule applies
  946. 57Paragraph 57
  947. Removal of the goods not to be treated as a supply
  948. 58Paragraph 58
  949. Goods transferred to the customer within 12 months of arrival
  950. 59Paragraph 59
  951. Relevant event occurs within 12 months of arrival
  952. 60Paragraph 60
  953. Goods not transferred and no relevant event occurs within 12 months of arrival
  954. 61Paragraph 61
  955. Exception to paragraphs 60 and 61: goods returned to origin territory
  956. 62Paragraph 62
  957. Meaning of “relevant event”
  958. 63Paragraph 63
  959. Record keeping by the supplier
  960. 64Paragraph 64
  961. Record keeping by the customer
  962. 65Paragraph 65
  963. Part 11: Modification of other Schedules
  964. Registration in respect of taxable supplies: UK establishment (Schedule 1)
  965. 66Paragraph 66
  966. Registration in respect of taxable supplies: non-UK establishment (Schedule 1A)
  967. 67Paragraph 67
  968. Registration: disposals of assets where repayment is claimed (Schedule 3A)
  969. 68Paragraph 68
  970. Valuation of supplies: special cases (Schedule 6)
  971. 69Paragraph 69
  972. Zero-rating (Schedule 8)
  973. 70Paragraph 70
  974. Exempt supplies (Schedule 9)
  975. 71Paragraph 71
  976. Avoidance (Schedules 9A and 11A)
  977. 72Paragraph 72
  978. Accounting for VAT and payment of VAT (Schedule 11)
  979. 73Paragraph 73
  980. Administration, collection and enforcement (Schedule 11)
  981. 74Paragraph 74
  982. Part 12: Modification of other Acts
  983. Diplomatic privileges etc
  984. 75Paragraph 75
  985. Customs and Excise Duties (General Reliefs) Act 1979
  986. 76Paragraph 76
  987. Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994
  988. 77Paragraph 77
  989. Finance Act 2008
  990. 78Paragraph 78
  991. Finance Act 2016
  992. 79Paragraph 79
  993. Finance (No. 2) Act 2017
  994. 80Paragraph 80
  995. Part 13: Interpretive provisions
  996. Taxation under the laws of member States etc
  997. 81Paragraph 81
  998. Territories included in references to member States etc
  999. 82Paragraph 82
  1000. Meaning of “new means of transport”
  1001. 83Paragraph 83
  1002. VAT charged in a member State
  1003. 84Paragraph 84
  1004. Schedule 9ZB: Goods removed to or from Northern Ireland and supply rules
  1005. Part 1: Importations
  1006. Importations
  1007. 1Paragraph 1
  1008. Valuation of imports
  1009. 2Paragraph 2
  1010. Part 2: Movements between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
  1011. Movements between Northern Ireland and Great Britain
  1012. 3Paragraph 3
  1013. Liability for VAT on movements between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  1014. 4Paragraph 4
  1015. Valuation of goods removed from Northern Ireland to Great Britain
  1016. 5Paragraph 5
  1017. Relief for qualifying Northern Ireland goods
  1018. 6Paragraph 6
  1019. Zero-rating of supplies made before declaration on removal
  1020. 7Paragraph 7
  1021. Part 3: Modifications in relation to exports
  1022. Movements of goods by charities
  1023. 8Paragraph 8
  1024. Goods exported from Northern Ireland
  1025. 9Paragraph 9
  1026. Zero-rating regulations
  1027. 10Paragraph 10
  1028. Zero-rating of supply of exported goods let on hire
  1029. 11Paragraph 11
  1030. Application of section 30(10)
  1031. 12Paragraph 12
  1032. Relief from VAT on importation of goods
  1033. 13Paragraph 13
  1034. Schedule 8: modifications to Group 13 and 15
  1035. 14Paragraph 14
  1036. Part 4: Warehouses
  1037. Modification of sections 18 and 18A
  1038. 15Paragraph 15
  1039. Place and time of supply: Northern Ireland warehouses
  1040. 16Paragraph 16
  1041. Northern Ireland fiscal warehouses
  1042. 17Paragraph 17
  1043. Conversion of relevant fiscal warehouses etc
  1044. 18Paragraph 18
  1045. Northern Ireland fiscal warehouses: relief
  1046. 19Paragraph 19
  1047. Modification of section 18B
  1048. 20Paragraph 20
  1049. Northern Ireland warehouses and fiscal warehouses: services
  1050. 21Paragraph 21
  1051. Removal from warehousing: accountability
  1052. 22Paragraph 22
  1053. Deficiency in Northern Ireland fiscally warehoused goods
  1054. 23Paragraph 23
  1055. Incorrect Northern Ireland fiscal warehousing certificates
  1056. 24Paragraph 24
  1057. Supplementary provision
  1058. 25Paragraph 25
  1059. Modification of other provisions
  1060. 26Paragraph 26
  1061. Part 5: Rules relating to particular supplies
  1062. Supplies of gas, electricity or heat
  1063. 27Paragraph 27
  1064. Time of supply involving both a supply and an acquisition
  1065. 28Paragraph 28
  1066. Distance selling between EU and Northern Ireland: place of supply
  1067. 29Paragraph 29
  1068. Removal of business assets to be treated as a supply of goods
  1069. 30Paragraph 30
  1070. Application of section 43 (company groups) to goods in Northern Ireland
  1071. 31Paragraph 31
  1072. Partially exempt supplies
  1073. 31AParagraph 31A
  1074. Movement of own goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland for non-business purposes
  1075. 31BParagraph 31B
  1076. Part 6: Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
  1077. Application of Part 2 of this Schedule
  1078. 32Paragraph 32
  1079. Modifications in relation to exports: goods removed to Isle of Man
  1080. 33Paragraph 33
  1081. Warehouses
  1082. 34Paragraph 34
  1083. Extent
  1084. 35Paragraph 35
  1085. Part 7: Supplies from a member State to Great Britain via Northern Ireland: registration
  1086. 36Paragraph 36
  1087. Schedule 9ZC: Online sales by overseas persons and low value importations: modifications relating to the Northern Ireland Protocol
  1088. Part 1: Modification of this Act
  1089. 1Paragraph 1
  1090. 1AParagraph 1A
  1091. 1BParagraph 1B
  1092. 2Paragraph 2
  1093. 2AParagraph 2A
  1094. 3Paragraph 3
  1095. 3AParagraph 3A
  1096. 3BParagraph 3B
  1097. 4Paragraph 4
  1098. 4AParagraph 4A
  1099. Part 2: Modification of the Value Added Tax (Imported Goods) Relief Order 1984
  1100. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1101. Part 2A: Modification of the Value Added Tax Regulations 1995
  1102. 5AParagraph 5A
  1103. Part 3: Registration
  1104. Liability to be registered
  1105. 6Paragraph 6
  1106. 7Paragraph 7
  1107. Notification of liability and registration
  1108. 8Paragraph 8
  1109. Entitlement to be registered etc
  1110. 9Paragraph 9
  1111. Notification of matters affecting continuance of registration
  1112. 10Paragraph 10
  1113. Cancellation of registration
  1114. 11Paragraph 11
  1115. Notifications
  1116. 12Paragraph 12
  1117. Meaning of relevant supply
  1118. 13Paragraph 13
  1119. Modification of the Finance Act 2008
  1120. 14Paragraph 14
  1121. Schedule 9ZD: Distance selling of goods from Northern Ireland: special accounting scheme
  1122. Part 1: Introduction
  1123. Overview
  1124. 1Paragraph 1
  1125. “Scheme supply”
  1126. 2Paragraph 2
  1127. Part 2: Registration
  1128. The register
  1129. 3Paragraph 3
  1130. Persons who may be registered
  1131. 4Paragraph 4
  1132. Becoming registered
  1133. 5Paragraph 5
  1134. Date on which registration takes effect
  1135. 6Paragraph 6
  1136. Further provision about registration
  1137. 7Paragraph 7
  1138. Notification of changes etc
  1139. 8Paragraph 8
  1140. Cancellation of registration
  1141. 9Paragraph 9
  1142. Part 3: Liability, returns, payment etc
  1143. Liability to pay ... VAT to Commissioners
  1144. 10Paragraph 10
  1145. OSS scheme returns
  1146. 11Paragraph 11
  1147. OSS scheme returns: further requirements
  1148. 12Paragraph 12
  1149. Payment
  1150. 13Paragraph 13
  1151. Availability of records
  1152. 14Paragraph 14
  1153. Amounts required to be paid to member States
  1154. 15Paragraph 15
  1155. Persons registered under the OSS scheme who are also registered under this Act
  1156. 15AParagraph 15A
  1157. Part 4: Persons registered under non-UK special accounting schemes
  1158. Meaning of “a non-UK scheme”
  1159. 16Paragraph 16
  1160. Exemption from requirement to register under this Act
  1161. 17Paragraph 17
  1162. De-registration
  1163. 18Paragraph 18
  1164. Scheme participants who are also registered under this Act
  1165. 19Paragraph 19
  1166. Value of supplies to connected persons
  1167. 20Paragraph 20
  1168. Refund of VAT on supplies of goods and services supplied to scheme participant
  1169. 21Paragraph 21
  1170. Availability of records
  1171. 21AParagraph 21A
  1172. Part 5: Collection of ...UK VAT
  1173. Assessments: general modifications of section 73
  1174. 22Paragraph 22
  1175. Assessments in connection with increase in consideration: modifications
  1176. 23Paragraph 23
  1177. Assessments: consequential modifications
  1178. 24Paragraph 24
  1179. Deemed amendments of ... returns
  1180. 25Paragraph 25
  1181. Interest on VAT: “reckonable date”
  1182. 26Paragraph 26 Repealed
  1183. Default surcharge: notice of special surcharge period
  1184. 27Paragraph 27 Repealed
  1185. Further default after service of notice
  1186. 28Paragraph 28 Repealed
  1187. Default surcharge: exceptions for reasonable excuse etc
  1188. 29Paragraph 29 Repealed
  1189. Interest in certain cases of official error
  1190. 30Paragraph 30 Repealed
  1191. Overpayments
  1192. 31Paragraph 31
  1193. Overpayments: supplementary
  1194. 32Paragraph 32
  1195. Increase or decrease in consideration for a supply : cases outside Article 61 of the Implementing Regulation
  1196. 33Paragraph 33
  1197. Bad debts
  1198. 34Paragraph 34
  1199. Penalties for errors: disclosure
  1200. 35Paragraph 35
  1201. Set-offs
  1202. 36Paragraph 36
  1203. Part 6: Appeals
  1204. 37Paragraph 37
  1205. Part 7: Interpretation
  1206. 38Paragraph 38
  1207. Schedule 9ZE: Distance selling of goods imported to Northern Ireland: special accounting scheme
  1208. Part 1: Introduction
  1209. Overview
  1210. 1Paragraph 1
  1211. Qualifying supplies of goods
  1212. 2Paragraph 2
  1213. Part 2: Registration
  1214. The register
  1215. 3Paragraph 3
  1216. Persons who may be registered
  1217. 4Paragraph 4
  1218. Becoming registered
  1219. 5Paragraph 5
  1220. Date on which registration takes effect
  1221. 6Paragraph 6
  1222. Further provision about registration
  1223. 7Paragraph 7
  1224. Notification of changes etc
  1225. 8Paragraph 8
  1226. Cancellation of registration
  1227. 9Paragraph 9
  1228. Part 3: Liability, returns, payment etc
  1229. Liability to pay VAT to Commissioners
  1230. 10Paragraph 10
  1231. IOSS scheme returns
  1232. 11Paragraph 11
  1233. IOSS scheme returns: further requirements
  1234. 12Paragraph 12
  1235. Payment
  1236. 13Paragraph 13
  1237. Availability of records : persons registered under the IOSS scheme
  1238. 14Paragraph 14
  1239. Amounts required to be paid to member States
  1240. 15Paragraph 15
  1241. Part 4: Collection etc of UK VAT
  1242. Assessments: general modifications of section 73
  1243. 16Paragraph 16
  1244. Assessments in connection with increase in consideration: modifications
  1245. 17Paragraph 17
  1246. Assessments: consequential modifications
  1247. 18Paragraph 18
  1248. Deemed amendments of relevant special scheme returns
  1249. 19Paragraph 19
  1250. Interest on VAT: “reckonable date”
  1251. 20Paragraph 20 Repealed
  1252. Default surcharge: notice of special surcharge period
  1253. 21Paragraph 21 Repealed
  1254. Further default after service of notice
  1255. 22Paragraph 22 Repealed
  1256. Default surcharge: exceptions for reasonable excuse etc
  1257. 23Paragraph 23 Repealed
  1258. Interest in certain cases of official error
  1259. 24Paragraph 24 Repealed
  1260. Overpayments
  1261. 25Paragraph 25
  1262. Overpayments: supplementary
  1263. 26Paragraph 26
  1264. Increase or decrease in consideration for a supply
  1265. 27Paragraph 27
  1266. Bad debts
  1267. 28Paragraph 28
  1268. Penalties for errors: disclosure
  1269. 29Paragraph 29
  1270. Set-offs
  1271. 30Paragraph 30
  1272. Availability of records: participants in a special scheme (other than the IOSS scheme)
  1273. 30AParagraph 30A
  1274. Part 5: IOSS representatives
  1275. Eligibility and representation
  1276. 31Paragraph 31
  1277. Register
  1278. 32Paragraph 32
  1279. Duties and obligations
  1280. 33Paragraph 33
  1281. Part 6: Supplementary provision
  1282. Registration under this Act
  1283. 34Paragraph 34
  1284. De-registration
  1285. 35Paragraph 35
  1286. Scheme participants who are also registered under this Act
  1287. 36Paragraph 36
  1288. No VAT chargeable on supplies by special scheme participants not registered for VAT
  1289. 36AParagraph 36A Repealed
  1290. No import VAT chargeable on qualifying supplies of goods
  1291. 37Paragraph 37
  1292. Time and place of supply of goods
  1293. 38Paragraph 38
  1294. Place of supply of goods: supplies facilitated by online marketplaces
  1295. 39Paragraph 39
  1296. VAT representatives
  1297. 40Paragraph 40
  1298. Refund of UK VAT
  1299. 41Paragraph 41
  1300. Part 7: Appeals
  1301. Appeals
  1302. 42Paragraph 42
  1303. Part 8: Interpretation
  1304. Interpretation
  1305. 43Paragraph 43
  1306. Schedule 9ZF: Modifications etc in connection with Schedules 9ZD and 9ZE
  1307. Part 1: Modifications of this Act
  1308. 1Paragraph 1
  1309. 1AParagraph 1A
  1310. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1311. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1312. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1313. 5Paragraph 5
  1314. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  1315. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  1316. 8Paragraph 8
  1317. 8AParagraph 8A
  1318. Part 2: Modifications etc of other Acts
  1319. Finance Act 2007
  1320. 9Paragraph 9
  1321. Finance Act 2009
  1322. 10Paragraph 10
  1323. 11Paragraph 11
  1324. 11AParagraph 11A
  1325. 11BParagraph 11B
  1326. 11CParagraph 11C
  1327. 11DParagraph 11D
  1328. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  1329. Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018
  1330. 13Paragraph 13
  1331. Finance Act 2021
  1332. 13AParagraph 13A
  1333. Part 3: Modifications of secondary legislation
  1334. Value Added Tax Regulations 1995
  1335. 14Paragraph 14
  1336. 15Paragraph 15
  1337. 16Paragraph 16
  1338. 17Paragraph 17
  1339. 18Paragraph 18
  1340. Schedule 9A: Anti-avoidance provisions: groups
  1341. Power to give directions
  1342. 1Paragraph 1
  1343. Restrictions on giving directions
  1344. 2Paragraph 2
  1345. Form of directions under Schedule
  1346. 3Paragraph 3
  1347. Time limit on directions
  1348. 4Paragraph 4
  1349. Manner of giving directions
  1350. 5Paragraph 5
  1351. Assessment in consequence of a direction
  1352. 6Paragraph 6
  1353. Interpretation of Schedule etc.
  1354. 7Paragraph 7
  1355. Schedule 10: BUILDINGS AND LAND
  1356. Part 1: THE OPTION TO TAX LAND
  1357. Introduction
  1358. 1Overview of the option to tax
  1359. The option to tax
  1360. 2Effect of the option to tax: exempt supplies become taxable
  1361. 3Meaning of “relevant associate”
  1362. 4Permission for a body corporate to cease to be a relevant associate of the opter
  1363. Exclusions from effect of option to tax
  1364. 5Dwellings designed or adapted, and intended for use, as dwelling etc
  1365. 6Conversion of buildings for use as dwelling etc
  1366. 7Charities
  1367. 8Residential caravans
  1368. 9Residential houseboats
  1369. 10Relevant housing associations
  1370. 11Grant to individual for construction of dwelling
  1371. Anti-avoidance
  1372. 12Developers of exempt land
  1373. 13Meaning of grants made by a developer
  1374. 14Meaning of “development financier”
  1375. 15Meaning of “exempt land”: basic definition
  1376. 15AMeaning of “exempt land”: the building occupation conditions
  1377. 16Meaning of “exempt land”: eligible purposes
  1378. 17Paragraph 12: grants made on or after 19th March 1997 and before 10th March 1999
  1379. Scope of the option, its duration, notification etc
  1380. 18Scope of the option
  1381. 19The day from which the option has effect
  1382. 20Requirement to notify the option
  1383. 21Real estate elections: elections to opt to tax land subsequently acquired
  1384. 22Real estate elections: supplementary
  1385. 23Revocation of option: the “cooling off” period
  1386. 24Revocation of option: lapse of 6 years since having a relevant interest
  1387. 25Revocation of option: lapse of more than 20 years since option had effect
  1388. 26Revocation of option under paragraph 22(2) or (3) or 24: anti-avoidance
  1389. 27Exclusion of new building from effect of an option
  1390. 28Pre-option exempt grants: requirement for prior permission before exercise of option to tax
  1391. 29Paragraph 28: application for prior permission
  1392. 30Paragraph 28: purported exercise where prior permission not obtained
  1393. Supplementary provisions
  1394. 31Timing of grant and supplies
  1395. 32Supplies in relation to a building where part designed or intended for residential or charitable use and part designed or intended for other uses
  1396. 33Definitions in Schedules 8 or 9 that are applied for the purposes of this Schedule
  1397. 34Other definitions etc
  1398. Part 2: RESIDENTIAL AND CHARITABLE BUILDINGS: CHANGE OF USE ETC
  1399. 35Introductory
  1400. 36Disposal of interest or change of use following relevant zero-rated supply
  1401. 37Charge to VAT
  1402. 38Supplies in relation to a building where part designed for residential or charitable use and part designed for other uses
  1403. 39Definitions
  1404. Part 3: GENERAL
  1405. 40Benefit of consideration for grant accruing to a person other than the grantor
  1406. Schedule 10A: Face-value vouchers issued before 1 January 2019
  1407. Meaning of “face-value voucher” etc
  1408. 1Paragraph 1
  1409. Nature of supply
  1410. 2Paragraph 2
  1411. Treatment of credit vouchers
  1412. 3Paragraph 3
  1413. Treatment of retailer vouchers
  1414. 4Paragraph 4
  1415. Treatment of postage stamps
  1416. 5Paragraph 5
  1417. Treatment of other kinds of face-value voucher
  1418. 6Paragraph 6
  1419. Vouchers supplied free with other goods or services
  1420. 7Paragraph 7
  1421. Exclusion of single purpose vouchers
  1422. 7AParagraph 7A
  1423. Interpretation
  1424. 8Paragraph 8
  1425. Schedule 10B: VAT treatment of vouchers issued on or after 1 January 2019
  1426. Meaning of “voucher”
  1427. 1Paragraph 1
  1428. Meaning of related expressions
  1429. 2Paragraph 2
  1430. VAT treatment of vouchers: general rule
  1431. 3Paragraph 3
  1432. Single purpose vouchers: special rules
  1433. 4Paragraph 4
  1434. 5Paragraph 5
  1435. Multi-purpose vouchers: special rules
  1436. 6Paragraph 6
  1437. 7Paragraph 7
  1438. 8Paragraph 8
  1439. Intermediaries
  1440. 9Paragraph 9
  1441. 10Paragraph 10
  1442. Composite transactions
  1443. 11Paragraph 11
  1444. Schedule 11: Administration, collection and enforcement
  1445. General
  1446. 1Paragraph 1
  1447. Accounting for VAT... and payment of VAT
  1448. 2Paragraph 2
  1449. VAT invoices
  1450. 2AParagraph 2A
  1451. Self-billed invoices
  1452. 2BParagraph 2B
  1453. Electronic communication and storage of VAT invoices etc
  1454. 3Paragraph 3
  1455. Power to require security and production of evidence
  1456. 4Paragraph 4
  1457. Recovery of VAT, etc
  1458. 5Paragraph 5
  1459. Duty to keep records
  1460. 6Paragraph 6
  1461. 6AParagraph 6A
  1462. Furnishing of information and production of documents
  1463. 7Paragraph 7
  1464. Power to take samples
  1465. 8Paragraph 8
  1466. Power to require opening of machines on which relevant machine games are played
  1467. 9Paragraph 9
  1468. Entry and search of premises and persons
  1469. 10Paragraph 10
  1470. Order for access to recorded information etc.
  1471. 11Paragraph 11
  1472. Procedure where documents etc. are removed
  1473. 12Paragraph 12
  1474. 13Paragraph 13
  1475. Evidence by certificate, etc
  1476. 14Paragraph 14
  1477. Schedule 11A: Disclosure of avoidance Schemes
  1478. Interpretation
  1479. 1Paragraph 1
  1480. Obtaining a tax advantage
  1481. 2Paragraph 2
  1482. Meaning of “non-deductible tax”
  1483. 2AParagraph 2A
  1484. Designation by order of avoidance schemes
  1485. 3Paragraph 3
  1486. Designation by order of provisions included in or associated with avoidance schemes
  1487. 4Paragraph 4
  1488. Meaning of “notifiable scheme”
  1489. 5Paragraph 5
  1490. Duty to notify Commissioners
  1491. 6Paragraph 6
  1492. Exemptions from duty to notify under paragraph 6
  1493. 7Paragraph 7
  1494. Power to exclude exemption
  1495. 8Paragraph 8
  1496. Voluntary notification of avoidance scheme that is not designated scheme
  1497. 9Paragraph 9
  1498. Penalty for failure to notify use of notifiable scheme
  1499. 10Paragraph 10
  1500. Amount of penalty
  1501. 11Paragraph 11
  1502. Penalty assessments
  1503. 12Paragraph 12
  1504. Penalty assessments
  1505. 13Paragraph 13
  1506. Schedule 12: Constitution and procedure of tribunals Repealed
  1507. Establishment of tribunals Repealed
  1508. 1Paragraph 1 Repealed
  1509. The President Repealed
  1510. 2Paragraph 2 Repealed
  1511. 3Paragraph 3 Repealed
  1512. Sittings of tribunals Repealed
  1513. 4Paragraph 4 Repealed
  1514. Composition of tribunals Repealed
  1515. 5Paragraph 5 Repealed
  1516. Membership of tribunals Repealed
  1517. 6Paragraph 6 Repealed
  1518. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  1519. Exemption from jury service Repealed
  1520. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  1521. Rules of procedure Repealed
  1522. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  1523. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  1524. Schedule 13: Transitional provisions and savings
  1525. Part
  1526. General provisions
  1527. 1Paragraph 1
  1528. Validity of subordinate legislation
  1529. 2Paragraph 2
  1530. Provisions related to the introduction of VAT
  1531. 3Paragraph 3
  1532. Supply in accordance with pre-21.4.75 arrangements
  1533. 4Paragraph 4
  1534. President, chairmen etc of tribunals
  1535. 5Paragraph 5
  1536. Overseas suppliers accounting through their customers
  1537. 6Paragraph 6
  1538. Supplies of fuel and power for domestic or charity use
  1539. 7Paragraph 7 Repealed
  1540. Chapter Group 4A: Fuel and power for domestic or charity use
  1541. 1Item No.
  1542. Notes:
  1543. Zero-rated supplies of goods and services
  1544. 8Paragraph 8
  1545. Bad debt relief
  1546. 9Paragraph 9
  1547. Supplies during construction of buildings and works
  1548. 10Paragraph 10 Repealed
  1549. Offences and Penalties
  1550. 11Paragraph 11
  1551. 12Paragraph 12
  1552. 13Paragraph 13
  1553. 14Paragraph 14
  1554. 15Paragraph 15
  1555. 16Paragraph 16
  1556. 17Paragraph 17
  1557. 18Paragraph 18
  1558. Importation of goods
  1559. 19Paragraph 19
  1560. Assessments
  1561. 20Paragraph 20
  1562. Set-off of credits
  1563. 21Paragraph 21
  1564. VAT tribunals
  1565. 22Paragraph 22
  1566. Isle of Man
  1567. 23Paragraph 23
  1568. Schedule 14: Consequential amendments
  1569. Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964 c.81
  1570. 1Paragraph 1
  1571. Commonwealth Secretariat Act 1966 c.10
  1572. 2Paragraph 2
  1573. Consular Relations Act 1968 c.18
  1574. 3Paragraph 3
  1575. International Organisations Act 1968 c.48
  1576. 4Paragraph 4
  1577. Diplomatic and other Privileges Act 1971 c.64
  1578. 5Paragraph 5
  1579. Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 c.2
  1580. 6Paragraph 6
  1581. Isle of Man Act 1979 c.58
  1582. 7Paragraph 7
  1583. Insolvency Act 1986 c.45
  1584. 8Paragraph 8 Repealed
  1585. Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985 c.66
  1586. 9Paragraph 9 Repealed
  1587. Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 c.1
  1588. 10Paragraph 10
  1589. Capital Allowances Act 1990 c.1
  1590. 11Paragraph 11 Repealed
  1591. Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 c.53
  1592. 12Paragraph 12 Repealed
  1593. Finance Act 1994 c.9
  1594. 13Paragraph 13
  1595. Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 c.22
  1596. 14Paragraph 14
  1597. Schedule 15: Repeals
  1598. Acts of Parliament
  1599. Statutory Instruments
  1600. Schedule: TABLE OF DERIVATIONS
  1601. 1Notes:
  1602. 2Paragraph 2
  1603. Acts of Parliament
  1604. Subordinate legislation