Tax advisory for security firms, CCTV installers, and monitoring companies.
Manned guarding — standard-rated 10%. Event security — standard-rated. VIP protection — standard-rated. Cash-in-transit — standard-rated. Patrol services — standard-rated. Reception security — standard-rated.
CCTV installation — standard-rated. Alarm systems — standard-rated. Access control — standard-rated. Monitoring subscription — standard-rated. Equipment import — customs + VAT. Remote monitoring — standard-rated.
Uniforms — standard-rated input. Vehicles — standard-rated input. Radio equipment — customs + VAT. Training — standard-rated input. Insurance — exempt (partial input restriction). Licencing fees — government, outside scope.
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