Written Question·Treasury·UIN 60786

Electronic Commerce and Electronic Funds Transfer: VAT

Tabled: 17 June 2025
Answered: 23 June 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will take steps to require e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK to comply with UK VAT law.

Answer

James Murray
All e-commerce platforms and payment-service providers operating in the UK have a legal obligation to comply with UK VAT law. HMRC uses a risk based approach and range of measures to tackle non-compliance and continues to work with businesses as part of i...

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