Wheelchair Hire & Wheelchair Sales 07375 446209
ABOUT VAT RELIEF
VAT Relief Explained...
The law states that if you are registered disabled or chronically ill, you don’t have to pay VAT on wheelchair hire products designed or adapted for your own personal or domestic use.
You do not need to provide proof or give specific details about your condition from your GP, to us or any other person.
By completing a simple declaration form, when placing your order with us, confirming that you are eligible for VAT free goods is all you have to do.
Making a false declaration carries a penalty.
Products eligible for VAT relief are shown on the website.
Please note that not all products are eligible for VAT relief, including postage costs. These are charged at the current rate. Please remember that the Government and not us, decides whether an item is VAT exempt. We do not make any more or less money, if we charge you VAT or don’t charge you VAT.
If you do not sign the declaration form, we are obliged to charge you VAT at the prevailing rate.
For further information or clarification, can be found on the HMRC website or by clicking the link https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vat-relief
HOW TO CLAIM VAT RELIEF
1. You can download a copy of our VAT Declaration Form at the foot of our Home page.
2. Or click the button at the foot of this form. Complete the form, entering your own details. Click SEND.
Example of VAT Declaration Form
(You need to replace the wording highlighted in Bold with details of the person wishing to apply for VAT relief before sending). A family member or carer can complete this on your behalf if you wish.
Eligibility Declaration for a zero-rate VAT supply
If you are chronically sick or have a disabling condition, you may be eligible for VAT relief. Please complete and return his declaration to Local Wheelchair Hire for production to the VAT office. The production of this certificate does not automatically authorise the zero-rating of the supply.
I (Full name) Enter full name of person claiming VAT relief
of (Full Address) Enter their full postal address
Declare that I am chronically sick or have a disabling condition by reason of:
Please give full and specific description of their condition
and that I am receiving from Local Wheelchair Hire t/a Rise Mobility Ltd., 34c Leeds Road, Harrogate HG2 8BQ the following goods which are being supplied to me for domestic and my personal use:
Wheelchair Hire and that I claim relief from Value Added Tax.
Your Name (If you are completing this on behalf of the claimant)
Date Enter the date
Please note there are penalties for make false declarations.
If you are in any doubt as to whether you are eligible to receive goods or services zero-rated for VAT, you should consult HM Customs and Excise, Notice 701/7, VAT reliefs for disabled people or click here
https://www.gov.uk/financial-help-disabled/vat-relief
Alternatively, contact HMRC National Advice Service on 0300 200 3700 before signing the declaration.
You should complete this declaration if you are ‘chronically sick or disabled’ and the goods or services are for your own personal or domestic use. A family member or carer can complete this on your behalf if you wish.
You can find out more from the Help sheets on the GOV.UK website or by telephoning the VAT Disabled Reliefs Helpline on Telephone: 0300 123 1073. HMRC staff cannot advise whether or not an individual is chronically sick or disabled.
A person is ‘chronically sick or disabled’ if he or she is a person:
- with a physical or mental impairment which has a long term and substantial adverse effect upon his or her ability to carry out everyday activities
- with a condition which the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness It does not include an elderly person who is not disabled or chronically sick or any person who is only temporarily disabled or incapacitated, such as with a broken limb. If you are unsure, you should seek guidance from your GP or other medical professional.
Please give this completed form back to the supplier. They will keep it with their VAT records.
Please do not send it to HMRC.
Do you need a wheelchair?
If you need a wheelchair, you can call us during open
hours or text us on 07375 446209 or email us out of
hours.