Most people who need a stairlift qualify for VAT exemption.

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If you qualify, you won’t have to pay VAT on your Abercorn Stairlift under the VAT relief scheme. Abercorn Stairlifts will simply quote you the VAT-free amount – meaning you WOULD NOT have to pay VAT. 

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You are exempt from paying VAT on a stairlift if you are:

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An Individual: If you are chronically ill or disabled and the products are for your personal use. You do not need a Doctor’s letter or other such documentation. Full details can be found at HM Customs and Excise, Notice 701/7, VAT Reliefs for disabled and older people.

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A Charity: Where the goods are made available by the charity to a disabled person for their personal or domestic use. Full details can be found at VAT Notice 701/1, Supplies to charities.

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HMRC defines ‘chronically sick or disabled’ as:

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1. You have a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon your ability to carry out everyday activities

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2. You have a terminal illness.

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3. You have a condition that the medical profession treats as a chronic sickness, such as diabetes. See some conditions that qualify for VAT Exemptions below. Please note, this list is not exhaustive:

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• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinsons’ Disease
• Stroke
• Heart Attack
• Angina
• Diabetes
• Hip / Knee Replacement
• Amputee
• Cancer
• Spondylitis
• Blindness
• Deafness
• Mental Disability
• Crohn’s Disease

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If you would like to know more about how we process your VAT exemption, give us a call on 0800-032-1750.