UK: Reminder - New 12.5% Hospitality VAT rate from 1 October

The UK temporary reduced rate of 5% VAT for the tourism and hospitality sector will cease on 30 September 2021.

From 1 October 2021, the UK government will introduce a new reduced 12.5% rate of VAT for hospitality, holiday accommodation and attractions which will apply for the 6-months from 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022. Thereafter the 20% normal standard VAT rate will be reinstated from 1 April 2022.