How to Check if a Company Is VAT Registered
How to find out if a UK company is VAT registered, verify a VAT number using HMRC's official checker, what a valid VAT number looks like, and what to do if a supplier's number doesn't check out.
UK VAT Questions
Short answers to the VAT questions people search for most, each checked against HMRC guidance and linked to the official source.
Is there VAT on this? Do they have to pay it? Is this VAT number real? Start here.
Is There VAT on Train Tickets in the UK?
The complete answer on VAT and UK train tickets - why rail fares are zero-rated, the 10-seat rule behind it, what IS charged VAT on a rail journey, and exactly how to handle train fares on expense claims and VAT returns.
Do Charities Pay VAT in the UK?
Charities aren't automatically exempt from VAT - but they do get specific reliefs. A clear explanation of when charities pay VAT, when they don't, and the reliefs worth knowing about.
Is VAT Charged on Food in the UK?
Most food in the UK is zero-rated, but crisps, sweets, ice cream, soft drinks, hot takeaways and eating out are charged 20% VAT. A clear guide to which food has VAT, with examples and the rules behind them.