Do I have to Charge VAT on Selling Smoothies in Local Gym?

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I am setting up a café in a local gym to sell hot and cold drinks including fruit smoothies made on the premises. Do I have to charge VAT on the smoothies?

Assuming you are or need to be registered for VAT, then Yes. Smoothies and juices are drinks subject to standard rate VAT. If you sell the fruit unprocessed it is a zero-rated food.

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Updated on December 12, 2023

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Do I have to Charge VAT on Selling Smoothies in Local Gym?