VAT and Churches
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.

The burden of taxation. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/43.
Burden of Taxation (257 KB , PDF)
The burden of taxation. House of Commons Library Research Paper 02/43.
Burden of Taxation (257 KB , PDF)
Construction work to repair buildings, including historic churches, is charged VAT at the 20% standard rate. The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme provides grants to mitigate the VAT costs for these repairs.
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