Why HomeGo Burnham Doesn't Charge VAT — and What It Means for Your Move
HomeGo Removals Burnham is VAT-free. We break down exactly how this saves Berkshire customers 20% per move and why it's legitimate under HMRC rules.
When you get a removal quote from a national firm and the £800 estimate suddenly becomes £960 on the invoice, that 20% is VAT. At our Burnham HQ we don't charge VAT — the written price is the final price. Here's the honest explanation of why that's possible and what it means for your Thames Valley move.
The HMRC VAT threshold (and why small firms qualify)
UK businesses only have to register for VAT once turnover exceeds £90,000 in any rolling 12-month period (HMRC, 2026 threshold). Below that, VAT registration is optional. HomeGo Removals & Packing Ltd is structured to operate below this threshold deliberately — it keeps our pricing 20% lower than every VAT-registered competitor.
What 20% VAT looks like on a real Burnham move
- 3-bed Maidenhead move, national quote: £780 + VAT = £936
- Same move with HomeGo Burnham: £720 — final
- Savings: £216 on one move
Is a VAT-free mover any less reliable?
No. We are Companies House registered (16811153), fully insured (£2m public liability, £10k goods-in-transit), PAYE-employed crews, and hold a 5.0★ Google rating. The only difference is the tax structure — everything else exceeds industry standard.
How we keep things legitimate
We accept bank transfer and card. Every job has a written quote, contract and digital invoice. The HMRC small-business structure is fully legal — it's the same model thousands of UK tradespeople use.
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Fixed pricing, no VAT, PAYE-employed crew. Call 07440 414548 or use the quote form on this page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it legal for a removals company to not charge VAT?
Yes — UK businesses below the £90,000 annual VAT threshold are not required to register. It is a legitimate HMRC structure.
Will the price on my quote change when I get the invoice?
No. The written quote price is the final invoiced price. No VAT. No fuel surcharge. No weekend uplift unless declared upfront.
Do I get a proper VAT invoice?
You get a formal invoice on HomeGo Removals & Packing Ltd letterhead with Companies House registration 16811153, but no VAT line — because we are not VAT-registered.
How much does VAT typically add to a removal quote?
Exactly 20%. A £1,000 VAT-registered quote becomes £1,200 on invoice — our £1,000 stays £1,000.
Can I claim VAT back on a house move?
No — private house moves are not VAT-reclaimable even from VAT-registered firms. So a VAT-free quote is a direct saving.
What about business/office moves and VAT?
VAT-registered businesses can reclaim VAT, but our price is still usually lower than a VAT-registered competitor's ex-VAT price because of our lean Burnham-based operation.
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