If a builder is given the entire contract, he can zero-rate the VAT, and thereforeneed not charge you VAT.
Examples of 'zero-rate' in a sentence
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One includes those who feared that continuing the zero-rate policy would eventually trigger inflation, asset bubbles that would eventually pop, and a huge misallocation of capital.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Inheritance tax is levied at 40 per cent on the value of an estate above the current zero-rate threshold of 325,000 per person.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Failing that, it should increase the zero-rate threshold to at least 200,000.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
After September 2 the zero-rate threshold will return to 125,000.