VBNB60300 - Clubs and associations: UK VAT law on membership supplies by clubs and associations
Relevant UK legislation:
Schedule 9, Group 9 and section 94(2) of the VAT Act 1994.
If an organisation is a trade union, professional, or representational body, exemption is available under Group 9 of Schedule 9 to the VAT Act 1994 - see VTUPB Trades unions and professional bodies
If an organisation provides facilities or advantages to its members in return for a subscription or other consideration, the provision of membership supplies is deemed to be a business activity by section 94(2)(a) of the VAT Act 1994. See VBNB20600.