Written questions

Private Education: VAT

Commons · Question 8878 · Tabled 14 Oct 2024 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 22 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether independent education settings for people over the age of 19 will be VAT-exempt.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 22 Oct 2024

As set out in our manifesto and confirmed in the Chancellor’s July statement, we are ending the VAT break for private schools. The government will introduce 20% VAT on education and boarding services provided for a charge from 1 January 2025. As per the d...