Tax on shopping and services
Insurance Premium Tax
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is usually included in the price you pay for insurance.
You do not pay VAT on insurance.
The rate of IPT depends on the type of insurance and who supplies it.
Standard rate IPT
The rate is 12% on most types of insurance, including car, pet and home insurance.
Higher rate IPT
There’s a higher rate of 20% for travel insurance, and insurance arranged by the supplier (rather than an insurance company) on:
- vehicles, including hired vehicles - but the standard 12% rate is charged on ordinary motor insurance
- electronic goods and other household appliances - this includes gas central heating but not mobile phones
Exemptions
There’s no IPT on life insurance and income protection insurance.