Written question asked by Angus MacDonald (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 20 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Business: VAT
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what comparative assessment her Department has made of the (a) VAT Registration Threshold and (b) rate of inflation between 2014 and 2026.
- Answer
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At £90,000, the UK has a higher VAT registration threshold than any EU country and the joint highest in the OECD. This reflects the Government’s approach to balance the impacts on small businesses, with the needs of the wider economy and the public finances. Such a comparatively high threshold means the majority of UK businesses are not in the VAT system at all, reducing administrative burdens and supporting growth.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 122630
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Business Inflation Registration VAT Tax thresholds
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- 2026-04-20 11:32:50 +0100
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