VAT exemption may apply to disabled buyers, charities, and end-users, such as GP surgeries, nursing homes, and hospitals. Additionally, international buyers are eligible for a 0% VAT rate.
VAT Exemption
VAT relief for disabled & older customers
If you have a disability or a long-term illness, you qualify for VAT relief on specific products intended for personal or household use. Please be aware that this exemption does not apply to the elderly, individuals who are non-disabled but frail, or those with temporary conditions.
It's important to note that VAT relief cannot be applied to purchases benefiting multiple individuals, such as those in residential homes. However, you can claim VAT relief on behalf of an eligible person, like a parent purchasing for their disabled child or someone buying for their partner. Charitable organizations can also claim an exemption for products provided to disabled individuals.
To access VAT relief, kindly complete and electronically sign the eligibility form corresponding to your specific category online. Following submission, you will receive an email containing a coupon code to exempt your VAT charges. Please check your spam folder if you do not find the email in your inbox.
VAT exemption or 0% VAT for Charities
To be eligible for VAT relief, the charity is required to provide Selfimed with the following:
- Evidence of charitable status, which can be either:
- An eligibility declaration or certificate confirming that the charity qualifies for VAT relief.
When purchasing goods or services at zero-rate VAT, your charity must furnish the supplier with the appropriate declaration or certificate. Specific examples of such declarations and certificates for different types of goods are available.
Please ensure that the written declaration or certificate is provided separately from the order form or invoice for the goods or services your charity is acquiring.
To access VAT relief, kindly complete and electronically sign the eligibility form corresponding to your specific category online. Following submission, you will receive an email containing a coupon code to exempt your VAT charges. Please check your spam folder if you do not find the email in your inbox.