You may be able eligible to buy products without VAT.
If you are chronically sick or disabled and are purchasing goods for personal or domestic use, you may be eligible for VAT exemption.
How VAT exemption works
If you qualify, claiming VAT exemption is straightforward and can be completed as part of your order.
Choose an eligible product
Not every product qualifies. Products that are not eligible for VAT exemption will be clearly identified.
Complete your declaration
During checkout, you'll be asked to complete and digitally sign a VAT exemption declaration.
VAT is removed
Where the product and purchaser qualify, the VAT will be removed from the total before you pay.
Who may qualify?
VAT exemption may apply where the person using the goods meets the definition of chronically sick or disabled and the goods are for personal or domestic use.
Only qualifying goods designed and produced for use by disabled people can be supplied VAT-free. Products that do not qualify will be clearly identified on the website.
A family member or health professional can purchase qualifying goods and complete the declaration on behalf of the eligible person, for example when buying for a child.
VAT exemption guidance
We've highlighted the key points above. You can read the fuller guidance below if you need more detail.
View full VAT exemption information
Certain goods may be sold without VAT where the person buying or using the goods is chronically sick or disabled and the goods are being purchased for personal or domestic use.
A family member or health professional may purchase the goods and sign the declaration on behalf of the chronically sick or disabled person, for example where goods are being purchased for a child.
Schools purchasing on behalf of a pupil do not qualify for VAT exemption unless they have charitable status.
Chronically sick or disabled includes a person with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect on their ability to carry out everyday activities, or a person with a condition which the medical profession treats as chronic sickness.
VAT exemption is claimed during checkout by completing a digitally signed declaration.
Not all products sold by Spokz qualify for VAT exemption. Only qualifying products designed and produced for use by disabled people can be exempt, and products that do not qualify will be identified accordingly.
Not sure if you qualify?
We're happy to help. Contact us or call 01543 399760 if you're unsure about VAT exemption or whether a product qualifies.