Tax & VAT

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Proper tax compliance ensures clubs avoid legal penalties, fines, and potential disruptions to operations. To help clubs understand the rules and regulations in this area, the RFU has produced guidance notes and supporting information. Find out more below

RFU Helpline

Further support for clubs on tax, payroll and VAT is available from the RFU Legal Helpline, which offers immediate, independent advice on all aspects of your rugby club’s operations.

Legal & Tax Helpline: 0333 0100337

Tools and support to help clubs with tax paid on profits

Visit Corporation Tax

Everything within facilities

Employment Tax

Guidance to understand the obligations around employment tax

Bar and Catering Profits

Guidance around which trading profits are taxable

Fundraising, Donations and Sponsorship

Guidance for clubs around trading income and if it is taxed

Registering with HMRC

How and when you should register your club with HMRC

PAYE & NI

Support for Clubs with PAYE,NI and National Minimum Age

Community and Amateur Sports Clubs (CASC)

Hire one of our Rugby 365 artificial grass pitches

Other income

Taxable income streams, grants, advertising and car parking

VAT

Guidance on VAT and contact details for VAT helpline

Expenses

Further information around expenses and allowances

Plant and Machinery

Assets quality as plant and machinery for tax purposes

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