Written questions

Taxis: VAT

Commons · Question 65387 · Tabled 7 Jul 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 14 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Gareth Bacon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to private hire journeys outside London on the private hire industry.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 14 Jul 2025

Private hire vehicle services provided by VAT-registered businesses are, and always have been, subject to VAT. The Government continues to take the issue of VAT treatment of private hire vehicle services seriously and recognises the importance of clarity ...