Beauty & Cosmetics

Tax advisory for salons, cosmetics brands, and personal care retailers.

Tax Issues

Beauty Tax

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Salon Services

Haircut/styling — standard-rated 10%. Facials — standard-rated. Manicure/pedicure — standard-rated. Spa treatments — standard-rated. Massage — standard-rated. Product sales in salon — standard-rated.

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Cosmetics Retail

Makeup products — standard-rated 10%. Skincare — standard-rated. Perfumes — standard-rated. Import duty — 5% on cosmetics. Online cosmetics sales — standard-rated. Gift sets — composite supply.

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Manufacturing

Cosmetics manufacturing — standard-rated. Raw material imports — 5% customs + VAT. Packaging — standard-rated input. Export of finished products — zero-rated. Contract manufacturing — standard-rated. Private label — standard-rated.

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