Do I pay vat on safety boots and helmets?


SHOULD I BE PAYING VAT WHEN I BUY SAFETY BOOTS OR HELMETS?

Lots of websites, including the big companies sell you safety boots and helmets with no VAT to be added on!  This is incorrect in most cases, and you the customer are leaving yourself open to questions from HMRC. Gloves n Stuff gives you the opportunity to buy these products correctly.

If you are buying Boots or Helmets to give to employees you are required to pay Vat  (and then reclaim it.)
If you are buying for your own use, you are not required to pay vat, the other exemption is if you buy to sell on, you don't pay vat.