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.

Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Bill (Bill 3 of 2004/05). House of Commons Libary Research Paper 04/90.
Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Bill (Bill 3 of 2004/05) (273 KB , PDF)
Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Bill (Bill 3 of 2004/05). House of Commons Libary Research Paper 04/90.
Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Bill (Bill 3 of 2004/05) (273 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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