VAT Exemption
If you are exempt from paying VAT simply fill in the VAT Exemption Declaration below
prior to placing your order.
VAT exemption is not available to trade purchasers, or those who cannot declare a valid qualifying medical condition. You are exempt from paying VAT on exemptible items if you are:
An Individual
If you are chronically ill or disabled and the products are for your personal use. You do not need a Doctor’s letter or other such documentation.
Full details can be found at HM Customs and Excise, Notice 701/7, VAT Reliefs for disabled and older people.
Conditions that qualify:
- Osteoporosis
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Hip / Knee Replacement
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amputee
- Parkinsons’ Disease
- Cancer
- Stroke
- Spondylitis
- Heart Attack
- Blindness
- Angina
- Deafness
- Crohn’s Disease
- Mental Disability
A Charity
Where the goods are made available by the charity to a disabled person for their personal or domestic use.
Full details can be found at VAT Notice 701/1, Supplies to charities.
VAT Exemption Declaration Form
Please note there are penalties for making false declarations.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT you should consult Notice 701/1 VAT reliefs for disabled people or contact the National Advice Service on 0300 123 1073 before signing the declaration.