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Hospitality VAT - Upcoming Changes

21-Sep-2021

The VAT rate for hospitality type businesses changes again on 1 October and is set to continue at the new rates until 31 March 2022.

Standard Rate of VAT

Date

VAT Rate

VAT Fraction

15 July 2020 to 30 September 2021

5%

1//21

1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022

12.5%

1/9

1 April 2022 onwards

20%

1/6

Flat Rate Scheme

Those of you who use the flat rate scheme, the current temporary rate will also change on 1 October 2021. The changes to the flat rate scheme percentages for affected sectors are:

Industry

Before 15 July 2020

15 July 2020 to 30 September 2021

1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022

Catering services, including restaurants and takeaways

12.5%

4.5%

8.5%

Hotel or accommodation  

1.5%

0%

5.5%

Pubs  

6.5%

1%

4%

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