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This means that VAT on repairs, maintenance and renovation works will now generally be an additional cost for churches and other listed places of worship. Any final claims relating to the scheme had to be submitted by 31 March 2026 and were paid on a first-come, first-served basis until the available funding was exhausted.
The end of the scheme makes it even more important to consider whether any VAT reliefs are available for planned building works, or whether VAT registration could provide an opportunity to recover VAT incurred on project costs. Although the scope for recovery is often limited, specialist VAT advice can help ensure that all available options are explored before significant expenditure is committed. Get in touch.
VAT is an important and sometimes incredibly complex aspect of your finances. It will impact every organisation in some way and Churches or registered charities connected to religious organisations are no different. There are four main areas Church and faith based organisations should be aware of:
- Church or religious organisation building projects and property acquisition
- Requirements for VAT registration
- Church VAT recovery
- Obtaining VAT reliefs
We can help you with advice on the obligations and any opportunities that are available to you. This includes any implications of new activities run in your Church building, obtain VAT relief on purchases and construction of new Church buildings and help you financially structure any church building project to maximise tax relief opportunities. With our sector experience, and length of service in the industry, our expertise and advice will be invaluable.
Recent work in the faith sector
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A faith based not for profit organisation came to us with a property VAT issue and our help avoided them having an unexpected £1.9million VAT cost.