You could qualify to save 17.5% VAT

You will not have to pay VAT if you can declare that you are chronically sick or disabled.

Chronically sick means that you have an illness that is likely to last a long time, e.g. arthritis or angina. Disabled means substantially and permanently handicapped by illness or injury. You do not have to be registered disabled to claim relief from VAT, but the nature of you illness or disablement must be specified. It does not include a person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as someone with a broken limb.

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 701/7 VAT reliefs for disabled people or contact the National Advice Service on 0845 010 9000 before confirming the declaration by ordering and specifying your medical condition.

Click here to read qualifying statement.

Note: There are penalties for making a false declaration

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