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What are VAT rates?

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Standard rate of VAT

Value-Added Tax (VAT) at the standard rate applies to most goods and services. However, certain goods and services are liable to reduced rates or are exempt from VAT.

Some examples of goods and services subject to the standard rate are:

  • solicitor services
  • furniture
  • batteries
  • motor vehicles
  • consultancy services
  • and
  • tyres.

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Published: 06 March 2024 Print this page

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