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.
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.