19/06/2026
VAT just dropped to 5% on kids’ meals and family days out this summer 🎡
From 25th June, if you run a restaurant, café, soft play, attraction, or entertainment venue — your VAT rate on qualifying supplies drops from 20% to 5% until 1st September.
The rules are detailed. It only applies to meals specifically marketed as children’s meals. Tickets only qualify if they’re for admission within the summer window. Bundle in food or merchandise and you’ll need to split it out. If you get it wrong then your VAT return will have a problem.
As a business owner, there are two things you should be doing right now:
1️⃣ Work out if this applies to you
2️⃣ Make sure your pricing, software and invoicing reflects the correct rate before 25th June!
If you’re not sure where you stand, drop us a message and we’ll get it sorted. That’s what we’re here for.
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