Written Question·Treasury·UIN 70588

Hospitality Industry: VAT

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 8 September 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham and Waterlooville

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of introducing a reduced flat rate percentage for hospitality sector businesses.

Answer

Dan Tomlinson
The Flat Rate Scheme aims to offer additional simplification to smaller businesses. It allows VAT to be calculated by the application of a sector-specific percentage. Users benefit by not having to account for VAT on sales and costs, instead applying a lo...

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