Healthcare & Education

Do you provide education or healthcare, and want to know whether a VAT exemption applies? Use the check below for an instant indication based on the main 2026 conditions.

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For education and healthcare professionals

Do you qualify for a VAT exemption?

Quick check for education and healthcare, 2026 conditions.

Which sector do you work in? Choose the sector that best matches your activities.
Is this legally recognized education? For example a school, vocational college, university, or an accredited professional programme within the recognized system.
Is the training aimed at a profession or trade? Rather than purely hobby, leisure, or personal development.
Do you operate without a profit motive, or are surpluses reinvested into the education offering? This is one of the conditions for the "other education" exemption.
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    Note: this is an indication, not tax advice. VAT exemptions for education and healthcare have many exceptions and case law. Always have your situation assessed by an advisor.

    More about VAT exemptions for healthcare and education

    This check gives a first indication based on the main conditions. Have a look at our services and pricing, or get in touch for an assessment of your specific situation, especially with mixed service offerings or uncertainty about profit motive.

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