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United Kingdom: VAT exemption on personal protective equipment sales

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As a result of the Coronavirus crisis, the United Kingdom has decided that sales of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the UK, which are in principle subject to VAT at 20% rate, now benefit from a total exemption from VAT.

The VAT exemption applies to the following:

  • disposable gloves
  • disposable plastic aprons
  • fluid-resistant disposable coveralls or gowns
  • surgical masks – including fluid-resistant Type IIR surgical masks

  • filter masks for the face eye and face protection – including individual or reusable visors or goggles

The VAT exemption applies from 1 May 2020 to 31 July 2020.

Source: HM Revenue & Customs

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