Am I VAT Exempt?

[jahmoo]

Hi People,

First time poster, long time follower.

I’m looking at purchasing some Sensors and wondering do I pay VAT?

Seen a post from 2018 when searched, but might be a question already asked, so sorry if has been.

Would appreciate any help, as Dexcom is already expensive without the dreaded

Thanks

James

 

[TriciaWs]

Here is the information:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/vat-exemption.html

 

[Jaylee]

Hi People,

First time poster, long time follower.

I’m looking at purchasing some Sensors and wondering do I pay VAT?

Seen a post from 2018 when searched, but might be a question already asked, so sorry if has been.

Would appreciate any help, as Dexcom is already expensive without the dreaded

Thanks

James

Hi, yep I know what you mean about the "dreaded, sharp inhale of breath through clenched teeth, you know what."

As a type one you are indeed VAT excerpt on the likes of sensors. (There should be an option to declare being exempt?)
Up until very recently regarding purchases of the Libre, I signed a VAT exemption form kept on file at the chemist I purchased them from. Any pharmacist I haven't delt with before would ask & I would tell them I'm already on file. Job done.

 

[searley]

I think the Dexcom prices don’t include vat and if I remember rightly during the initial order or account setup you declare yourself as VAT exempt

 

[jahmoo]

Thank you for your replies, much appreciated.

Ended up finding my way to Government Website on a VAT page, which confirmed I am exempt of any VAT.

Then filled in the part on Dexcom Store which saved me £31+. It still hurts but better than nothing