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VAT on Testing (and Dispensing) Services...by the backdoor?

With effect from 1 May 2007 the Government has introduced changes to the UK legislation relating to the exemption from VAT for health services.  This follows the ruling in the case of Dr Peter d'Ambrumenil and Dispute Resolution Services (C-307/01), and the European Court of Justice (ECJ), that the UK exemption for medical services is too wide.
 

 

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Some medical services which were exempt are now liable at the standard rate of VAT of 17.5%, and this includes certain testing services performed by Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians.  For example:

"..medicals undertaken for DVLA purposes to ensure initial or continued fitness to drive which are liable to VAT at the standard rate..." (from VAT Notice 701/57 Health Professionals January 2007)

The immediate impact of this is the possibility that non-registered opticians will break through the VAT threshold if they undertake this type of work, and that those who are already registered now have to charge and issue a proper VAT invoice for these services.

Having fought long and hard to exempt dispensing fees, you may see this as a stealthy way of the Revenue clawing back on what they lost.  It all depends on the purpose of the test as to whether VAT must be charged.

Obviously these changes impact on many health professionals, not only Opticians in practice, however to discuss your concerns please call for a FREE no-obligation discussion  - 08700 460 765

  

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