Amend VAT rates to Extend Zero Rating to include Educational Facilities

• Petition
• Statistics
• Map

Petition Action

Amend VAT rates to Extend Zero Rating to include Educational Facilities

Petition Details

We call on the UK Government to amend VAT legislation so that construction, conversion, and major refurbishment work for educational facilities can qualify for zero rating when undertaken by or for Schools, Academy Trusts, Local Authorities, and Registered Educational Charities.

Additional Information

Specifically we ask for:
Conversions of unused or non educational buildings into educational facilities to qualify for zero rating, supported by certification analogous to existing certification rules for “relevant charitable purpose” and other zero rated provisions. Alongside this allowing for remodelling, new build or major alterations whereby a net educational increase is seen should receive relief and not pay standard-rated at 20% VAT, aiding the spending within the public and private education sector.

If you want to sign this petition (as opposed to merely discuss it), you need to do that on the government's e-Petitions website.

Sign this petition
at petition.parliament.uk

Have your say on this petition!