VAT

Value-Added Tax: a tax on the supply of goods and services, collected by registered businesses.

Also searched as: value added tax.

VAT guide

Seed definition reviewed 2026-10-28. Editorial verification by a tax-qualified reviewer is required before indexing.

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VAT

Value-Added Tax: a tax on the supply of goods and services, collected by registered businesses.

Also searched as: value added tax.

VAT guide

Seed definition reviewed 2026-10-28. Editorial verification by a tax-qualified reviewer is required before indexing.

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