Energy VAT Rates 

How much VAT should I be paying on my business energy?

Your business may only need to pay 5% rate of VAT on your invoices, compared to the standard 20% rate - depending on your status.

  • These businesses are typically non-profit making such as a charity, hospital etc
  • To find out if you qualify, please contact HMRC
  • If you qualify, you can download and complete a VAT Declaration form
  • Once completed, please email this to Connect with the subject line 'VAT Declaration form' and we'll adjust your next invoice to reflect your new VAT rate

     Download a VAT Declaration Form 

5% VAT as standard on my gas invoice

Your organisation can be automatically charged 5% VAT if your site(s) consumes below 4,397kWh of gas in any given month (at account level). We'll automatically calculate this on your gas  invoice.

 

 

 

 

5% VAT as standard on my electricity invoice

Your business can be automatically charged 5% VAT if your site(s) consumes below an average of 33 units per day each calendar month. We'll automatically calculate this on your electricity invoice.