Hala Digital VAT Tool

VAT SIC Code Intelligence Checker

Search a UK SIC code and get an indicative VAT treatment, risk flag and practitioner review prompt.

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This preview shows limited sample data only. The full tool will include the complete SIC/VAT database, risk scoring, HMRC reference prompts, client questions and review flags.

SIC 69201 — Accounting and auditing activities

Accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services are normally standard-rated.

Review question: Check if any exempt financial services are also being supplied.

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Low Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 62012 — Business and domestic software development

UK software development, SaaS, hosting and IT support are normally standard-rated.

Review question: Check customer location and B2B/B2C place of supply rules.

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Low Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 68209 — Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate

Residential letting is usually exempt. Commercial property may be taxable if opted to tax.

Review question: Is it residential or commercial? Has an option to tax been made?

Exempt / Complex

Exempt unless opted to tax

High Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 56101 — Licensed restaurants

Restaurant meals, hot food, hot drinks and alcohol are normally standard-rated.

Review question: Check takeaway/cold food and mixed food sales.

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Low Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 86900 — Other human health activities

Medical treatment by regulated professionals may be exempt, but cosmetic or non-medical services may be taxable.

Review question: Is the provider regulated? Is the service medical or cosmetic?

Exempt / Mixed

Depends on provider and service

High Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 41100 — Development of building projects

Property development VAT depends on new build, conversion, commercial property and option to tax.

Review question: Is it new residential, conversion, commercial, or existing residential?

Mixed / Complex

0%, 5%, 20% or Exempt

High Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 43210 — Electrical installation

Most electrical installation services are standard-rated, but construction DRC may apply.

Review question: Is the customer VAT registered? Is CIS domestic reverse charge relevant?

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Medium Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 45200 — Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

Vehicle repairs, servicing and parts are normally standard-rated.

Review question: Check MOT fees and disbursement treatment separately.

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Low Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 85590 — Other education not elsewhere classified

Education can be exempt if supplied by an eligible body. Commercial training is often standard-rated.

Review question: Is the provider an eligible body? Is the training vocational or commercial?

Exempt / Standard Rated

Depends on eligible body status

High Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

SIC 96020 — Hairdressing and other beauty treatment

Hair, beauty, nails, tanning, massage and cosmetic treatments are normally standard-rated.

Review question: Check if any medical treatment exemption is being claimed.

Likely Standard Rated

20%

Low Risk

🔒 Full analysis locked: HMRC references, partial exemption flags, DRC/margin scheme checks, special scheme notes, practitioner comments and client evidence checklist.

What the Full Version Will Include

The full version is being designed for accounting practices, VAT review work and client onboarding.

✅ 707+ SIC code reference

✅ VAT treatment categories

✅ Risk scoring

✅ Confidence levels

✅ Practitioner notes

✅ HMRC reference prompts

✅ Partial exemption flags

✅ DRC and margin scheme prompts

✅ Client review questions

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