Written question asked by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2019. It was answered by Jesse Norman (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Treasury.
Houseboats: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department plans to undertake a review of the charging of VAT on mooring fees for residents of houseboats.
- Answer
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Mooring fees on houseboats designed or adapted for use solely as a place of permanent habitation, which do not have the means of, and are not be capable of being readily adapted for self-propulsion, are VAT exempt.
Under the current EU VAT rules, there is no scope to extend the remit of these VAT reliefs for houseboats. Whilst the UK remains a member of the EU, it must comply with the rights and obligations that membership entails. This includes the application of EU VAT rules.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 284873
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Houseboats VAT Reviews
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- 2019-09-09 18:23:57 +0100
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