VAT Exemption

VAT Exemption

Did you know that if you live in the UK or Northern Ireland and have Alopecia, are undergoing Chemotherapy, have a chronically sick illness or a disabling condition you can claim the VAT back on your wig purchase (this is currently at 20%)

If you are in any doubt whether you can claim back the VAT  please contact your doctor, nurse or consultant for clarification. For additional advice, please view the  HMRC ‘Helpline’ website or call on 0300 123 1073, Option 1 for assistance. You have the right to claim back VAT  on every wig that you purchase and it does not matter how many you wish to purchase and at what time.

Please be aware that making false declarations to HMRC is fraudulent and you could be fined or imprisoned.

When you have established eligibility for VAT Exemption, you need to create your account with us and complete the VAT Exemption declaration or you can amend an existing account by logging in and then updating the VAT Exemption details. Don’t worry it’s easy to do.

Apply For Your VAT Exemption:

Register a new account or edit an existing account

Once you have registered and declared your exemption all future orders will be VAT free on the Liberty Wigs website. Please note you will need to be logged into your account for us to recognise that you do not pay VAT. Failure to do so could lead in you being charged the VAT Tax.

Orders can only be placed for the person eligible and if your medical condition is resolved you must not claim VAT relief and you should immediately contact Liberty Wigs to inform us of the situation. 

Additional Information:

  • VAT exemption calculations can be confusing.  If you google www.vatcalculator.co.uk and enter the details it will show you the amount you will be exempt for or here’s a calculation method example:

‘I  buy a wig from Liberty Wigs at £200  this is made up of the cost of the wig £166.67  plus VAT at the standard rate of 20% (£33.32) and this brings it to a total of £200.00. This means that £33.32  will be deducted off my order at checkout’
It is not calculated by offering you a 20% discount from the purchase price of £200.00 which would be £40.00.

  • VAT Exemption is not permittable on products (shampoo, conditioner, styling products, or brushes) and accessories  (scarves, turbans, and caps)
  • Any incomplete information found by us here at Liberty Wigs will automatically result in reverting your account back to paying VAT