Does A Charity Need to Register for VAT? - Key Questions Answered

Introduction

Many charity clients find themselves somewhat at a loss when asked whether they are, should be or could be registered for VAT. In this brief, informative webinar, expert Les Howard will unravel the key questions that charities need to consider when deciding whether VAT registration is necessary. Viewing the webinar will help you prepare to handle VAT questions with certainty.

What You Will Learn

This short webinar will cover the following:

• ‘Does a charity need to register for VAT?’
• Misconceptions
• Grant/SLA distinction
• Risk area
• BNB checklist
• Trading & non trading income - How HMRC & charity law differ
• VAT registration threshold
• Is VAT registration always bad?
• Capital input tax
• Voluntary registration
• Timing of registration
• What goods or services might be taxable?
• A refresher on VAT reliefs
• Periodic update - advising on trustee responsibility

This webinar was recorded on 19th March 2025

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