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How can I claim my reduced rate of VAT and CCL exemption?

How can I claim my reduced rate of VAT and CCL exemption?

If you qualify based on your organisation’s status or activities, fill in the form below. If you qualify through low usage, you don’t need to do anything.

Definitions

  • Climate Change Levy (CCL): An environmental tax charged per kWh of energy you use. It encourages businesses to use less carbon. The proceeds go towards boosting renewable energy in the grid.

  • Value Added Tax (VAT): A tax added to most products and services. VAT is normally charged at 20%. But, for some qualifying businesses, it's 5%.

To claim your VAT reduction and CCL exception:

Just fill in this form. We’ll then apply it to all eligible invoices - past and future.

If you qualify through low usage:

You don’t need to do anything. We’ll apply this for you on your monthly invoices.

You qualify through low usage if you meet either of these criteria:

  • Your average daily electricity usage is less than 33 kWh

  • Your average monthly usage is less than 1,000 kWh

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