VAT Guidance for Charities & Not-for-Profits

Donations, fund-raising, and exempt activities. We provide VAT guidance that makes sense for social purpose organisations.

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VAT doesn’t always play by charity rules. Fund-raising events, membership fees, and trading activities often fall into VAT-exempt or differently treated zones, and with the added expectation of tight budgets and maximum transparency, the stakes are high. At The VAT Consultancy, we support charities, membership bodies, social enterprises, and other not-for-profit organisations in understanding their VAT responsibilities. Whether it's reclaiming VAT on shared costs, advising on zero-rating, or managing mixed-use scenarios, our tailored advice helps you remain compliant, reduce liabilities, and focus on your mission - not tax headaches.

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Charity and not-for-profit VAT Consultants

Welcome to The VAT Consultancy, your partner in Value Added Tax (VAT) consultancy, for not-for-profit entities, including charities, local authorities, and other non-profit organisations. In today’s ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy and social responsibility, VAT considerations can be especially burdensome for these sectors, which face an excessively complex set of rules. The VAT Consultancy is here to provide the specialist guidance and tailored VAT solutions that not-for-profit organisations need.

At The VAT Consultancy, we understand the intricacies of the associated VAT legislation and guidance and are committed to offering bespoke VAT services to help you maintain compliance while maximising your resources and minimising the cost of VAT.

This covers charities, local authorities, members clubs and other organisations operating without the aim of making a profit.  They face complex VAT rules and costs.

Common areas we advise on include;
  • Freely given donations
  • Exempt fundraising events
  • Partial exemption special methods
  • Business/non business cost allocation
  • VAT efficient outsourcing

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Julie Park

Managing Director
– VAT and Customs Duty
M: +44 781 400 4236
T: +44 207 486 0111
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The VAT Consultancy are leading VAT and Customs Duty consultants in the UK. We provide tax and VAT advice, working with clients all over the UK and Internationally. Established in 1991, we are the country’s leading independent dedicated VAT and customs duty practice, giving best advice on all aspects of UK and international indirect tax matters.

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