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VAT & Import training for medical goods

8 October 2025

Training sessions are now available for staff involved in purchasing or importing medical goods at UCL.

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Commercial & Procurement Services are running two training sessions with the Taxation team to help staff confidently manage VAT and import processes when buying for research or treatment purposes. 

These sessions offer practical guidance and support for colleagues who are new to these processes or would like a refresher.

Training Sessions

Register for the training sessions via LearnUpon in the links below:

  1. Relief from VAT for Medical and Veterinary Purchases
  • Details: Learn when and how to apply VAT relief to eligible purchases, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness
  • When: Thursday 16 October 2025 
  • Time: 13:00 – 14:15 
  • Location: Online (via Teams Webinar) 
  1. Importing Essentials for Medical Research
  • Details: Understand the key steps and timelines to avoid unnecessary charges and delays when importing goods for research
  • When: Thursday 30 October 2025 
  • Time: 13:30 – 14:45 
  • Location: Online (via Teams Webinar) 

For further information, contact: strategy.operations@ucl.ac.uk