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Remembrance Day: VAT

Commons · Question 87480 · Tabled 3 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 12 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew Snowden

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will review VAT rules to ensure that (a) the purchase of wreaths and (b) other purchases made in support of charitable remembrance activities are not subject to VAT.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 12 Nov 2025

The Government recognises the importance of Remembrance events and the role they play in honouring those who have served. Where a charity chooses to offer its goods or services for free and invite voluntary donations, no VAT is charged. Charities also rig...