Petition · Department for Business and Trade
Exempt small fish and chip shops from VAT registration requirements
Open for signatures
38 signatures
What the petition asks
Exempt small fish and chip shops from VAT registration so they can grow, protect jobs and keep prices affordable.
Small fish and chip shops operate on tight margins with rising costs for energy, oil, fish and wages. Once VAT registered, they must add 20% to prices or absorb it, reducing profits and limiting growth. This puts independent shops at a disadvantage and risks closures. Exempting them from VAT registration would support small businesses, protect jobs and help keep prices affordable for customers.
Timeline
| 16 Apr 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Business and Trade
Opened
16 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.