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VAT

The standard rate of VAT is 20% and it is envisaged that this rate will remain in force until at least 2014.

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Wagstaffs is the trading name of Wags LLP. Wags LLP is a limited liability partnership in England & Wales, registration number OC317369. Wagstaffs Chartered Accountants are registered to carry on audit work and regulated for a range of investment business activities by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.