(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order, which comes into force on 8th March 2001, amends paragraphs 5(2)(a) of Schedule 4 to the Value Added Tax Act 1994.
Subject to certain exceptions, the gifting of assets of a business constitutes a supply of goods for VAT purposes. One of the exceptions is where the cost to the donor of the gift is not more than a certain amount. This Order increases that amount from £15 to £50.