12 January 2026

VAT on Subsistence Costs: Full Breakdown and Definitions

In the UK, businesses can often claim back the VAT (Value Added Tax) they have paid on goods and...

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12 January 2026

VAT on coffee: rates, ratings and exceptions

Whether or not VAT is charged on coffee should be straightforward to answer, but, as with most VAT...

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31 December 2025

Capital Goods Scheme for VAT – don’t get caught out

The VAT Capital Goods Scheme (CGS) in the UK is a scheme that applies to high-value property...

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30 December 2025

VAT on clothes and footwear

Whether you are selling clothes or buying clothes, you should assume that if the clothes are for...

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30 December 2025

VAT on business, client & staff entertainment

VAT is a tax on the value added to goods and services in the UK. In general, it's charged on most...

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24 December 2025

VAT and luxury watches – new and second-hand

Luxury watches are some of the most sought-after items globally, with a community of passionate...

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