iGlide Autofolding Mobility Scooter
What is VAT relief?
Who qualifies, what’s included, and how to claim
VAT Exemption
VAT stands for Value Added Tax. It is a tax added to most goods and services sold in the UK. The standard UK VAT rate is currently 20%.
Some mobility and disability-related products can be supplied at 0% VAT when they are bought by, or for, someone who is disabled, chronically sick or terminally ill, and the product is for their own personal or domestic use. HMRC refers to this as VAT relief or zero-rating, rather than VAT exemption.
VAT Relief for Disabled People
The UK government allows eligible customers to buy certain products without paying VAT, provided the goods are designed or adapted to help with a disability or long-term health condition.
This may include products such as:
- Mobility scooters
- Wheelchairs
- Riser Recliners
- Stairlifts
- Grab rails
- Walking aids
- Daily living aids
- Specialist cutlery and household aids
Who Qualifies for VAT Relief?
You may qualify for VAT relief if you are buying for yourself, or on behalf of someone else, and the person using the product is:
- Disabled
- Chronically sick
- Living with a long-term physical or mental impairment that affects everyday activities
- Terminally ill
Examples may include arthritis, diabetes, blindness, limited mobility, and other long-term health conditions.
You will not usually qualify for VAT relief if you are only temporarily injured, such as having a broken leg, or if you are elderly but do not have a disability or chronic illness. HMRC guidance states that temporary incapacity does not qualify.
How to Claim VAT Relief
Claiming VAT relief with Easy Living Mobility is simple.
When placing your order, we will ask you to complete a short VAT relief declaration. This confirms that the product is being purchased for a qualifying person and is for their personal or domestic use.
A family member, carer or responsible person can complete the declaration on behalf of the person using the product. HMRC requires suppliers to keep this declaration with their VAT records. It should not be sent to HMRC by the customer.
Important Information
By completing the declaration, you are confirming that you are eligible to claim VAT relief under Group 12 of Schedule 8 of the VAT Act 1994. Making a false declaration may result in penalties.
All information provided is kept confidential and used only for VAT relief and VAT accounting purposes.
Need Help?
Not sure whether you qualify? Our friendly team will be happy to guide you through the process. You can contact us or visit one of our local stores for assistance.
Speak to our Expert Team: 0333 577 8085
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About iGlide Autofolding Mobility Scooter
About iGlide Autofolding Mobility Scooter
Product Features
Product Features
Specifications
Specifications
What's in the box?
What's in the box?
Warranty & Insurance
Warranty & Insurance
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Space saving as I couldn’t get the smaller one piece scooters into my small flat. So I found the iGlide folds up at touch of a button also drives great up hill carrying me along easily as I’m not the lightweight I use to be. Solid product well made really pleased thank you
Super company, very easy to buy the mobility scooter, delivered on time, easy to assemble. Great customer service available to help with any queries too! One telephone call to an amazing operator who was so helpful and patient!
My only disappointment is that the scooter is very heavy and virtually impossible for a disabled person to put in the car alone. The weight 34kg, is clear in the specifications but it was difficult to envisage how easy it would be to lift into the car boot.
When ordering I relied on the linked video where the man lifts the scooter in and out of the boot as easy as you like!
He must be related to Geoff Capes or Charles Atlas because it’s not easy at all for one person to lift into the car boot. Certainly would be impossible for an average man or woman to do alone.
Although the scooter is well made and lovely to ride, I won’t be able to travel in my car alone, as I can’t get it in or out of the boot by myself.
Be careful if you will be regularly lifting into and out of a car. The product is lovely, the company is brilliant, maybe you should go for the lightweight scooter which is £1499, it certainly looks much easier to put in a car boot.
I think thr light weight scooter only takes up to 19 stone and I’m a few pounds above this so didn’t take the risk. Maybe I should have done, because they are well made!
I would not hesitate to use this company again, but I just wish the video or specification made it clear that most people will struggle getting the scooter in and out of the car boot, instead of implying it’s easily to lift into and out.
Happy with the scooter and delivery thankyou