If your employees wear branded uniforms or workwear, you could be entitled to Uniform Tax Relief and VAT reclaims, helping you save money while keeping your team looking professional.
👕 What is Uniform Tax Relief?
Uniform Tax Relief is a HMRC approved deduction that allows employees to claim back the cost of maintaining and cleaning work uniforms , especially when they’re required to wear branded clothing at work.
Eligibility:
- Employees must wear a uniform that's recognisable (e.g., branded polo, hi-viz vest with logo).
- The employee must be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the uniform (not provided through company services).
- Applies to many industries: retail, hospitality, trades, etc.
Employees can claim:
- A flat-rate tax deduction each year (ranging from £60 to £185 depending on industry).
- Claims can be backdated up to 4 tax years.
You cannot claim tax relief if:
❌ You wear generic clothing, even if required for work (e.g., a plain shirt and trousers).
❌ Your employer provides laundry or reimburses costs.
❌ You only purchase the uniform but do not maintain it yourself.
🧾 VAT Reclaims on Branded Workwear
Businesses registered for VAT can reclaim VAT on uniforms and workwear, if it features a permanent logo and is used exclusively for work purposes.
Key Points:
- Workwear must be branded with your company logo.
- Must be not suitable for everyday wear (e.g., specialist safety clothing, embroidered uniforms).
- Keep detailed invoices from suppliers like ColorCoded Ltd.
💡 Tip: Branded workwear is not just a great team asset, it also helps reduce your tax burden!
📥 How to Claim
- Employees: Use the HMRC P87 form (or online tool via GOV.UK).
- Employers: Submit VAT claims through your regular VAT return using valid receipts.
- Color Coded Ltd provide VAT receipts on all our sales.
✅ Color Coded Ltd Makes It Easy
All ColorCoded branded garments come with clear, itemised invoices and proper documentation, making VAT claims straightforward. Plus, we help our clients understand eligibility when ordering.
👉 Want to save on branded uniforms and claim back more?
Let ColorCoded help you stay compliant and stylish.
For workwear purchases and VAT queries, contact ColorCoded Support.
📧 Email us at enquiries@colorcoded.co.uk
📞 Call us at +44 330 043 0934
The information above is correct as of 2025!
Color Coded Ltd are branded workwear specialists, not tax advisors!
This information is to be treated as a guide only.
