Education ― supplies of vocational training

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Value Added Tax

Guidance

This guidance note provides an overview of the VAT treatment of supplies of vocational training and should be read in conjunction with the following guidance notes:

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Supplies of education
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Supplies of goods and services closely related to education

For more in-depth commentary, see De Voil Indirect Tax Service V4.145.

What is the meaning of vocational training?

Vocational training includes retraining and work experience for:

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paid employment in any trade or profession
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any voluntary work that is beneficial for the community as a whole, education, health, safety, welfare or charitable work

VATA 1994, Sch 9, Pt II, Group 6, Item 1(c), Note 3; VATEDU38000; HMRC Notice 701/30, para 5.3

Vocational training includes attendance at courses, conferences, lectures, workshops and seminars that are designed to prepare those attending

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