Petition · HM Treasury

Remove VAT from text-to-speech voices for computer operating systems

Closed 33 signatures

What the petition asks

Make text-to-speech voices for computer operating systems VAT zero rated, or eligible for UK Disability VAT Exemption.
Assistive technology software applications designed for people who have visual impairment, dyslexia etc are eligible for UK Disability VAT Exemption, however the text-to-speech voices that such software use are not VAT zero rated or eligible for UK Disability VAT Exemption
We ask that text-to-speech voices are given the zero rated VAT status, or UK Disability VAT Exemption eligibility as with other reading aids.

Timeline

15 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
15 Apr 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 33
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 15 Oct 2025
Closed 15 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Aug 2026.