The UK’s HMRC announced several VAT developments in July 2026, including changes to the Capital Goods Scheme, digitisation of option to tax, a consultation on development land for social housing, and the adoption of Peppol for e-invoicing. From 29 July 2026, the CGS threshold for land, buildings and civil engineering works rises to £600,000 and computers are removed from the scheme, while a new online portal for option to tax will launch before year end.
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Key Takeaways
From 29 July 2026, the UK’s Capital Goods Scheme threshold for land, buildings and civil engineering works rises to £600,000 (exclusive of VAT) for all VAT-registered businesses.
Capital expenditure incurred before 29 July 2026 will continue to be assessed against the existing £250,000 threshold under the UK’s Capital Goods Scheme.
Before the end of 2026, HMRC will launch an online portal for option to tax matters, allowing businesses to submit election notifications, revocation notifications and option to tax information digitally.
From 1 January 2029, the UK’s e-invoicing mandate will use Peppol as the core interoperability network, requiring all VAT-registered businesses to route electronic invoices through Peppol.
HMRC is consulting on a targeted zero rate for the sale of land to registered social housing providers at an earlier stage, aiming to simplify arrangements and support social housing delivery.
Primary source
Read the full article at SafferyThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 18 July 2026. It relates to VAT developments in United Kingdom. The original source is Saffery.
