Buildings: VAT Exemptions

(asked on 20th April 2026) - View Source

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will publish a policy to disregard VAT for the construction of budlings for the public benefit and services by charities.


Answered by
Dan Tomlinson Portrait
Dan Tomlinson
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
This question was answered on 23rd April 2026

The Government maintains a zero rate of VAT for the construction of new buildings that will be used solely for a relevant charitable purpose.

Information on the definition of a relevant charitable purpose for the purpose of the zero rate of VAT can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/buildings-and-construction-vat-notice-708

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