VAT Free Scheme
VAT Free Purchase Scheme
We offer a scheme where parents can buy a musical instrument for their school age children without paying VAT.
The following conditions apply to take part in this scheme:
1. Your child needs to attend an educational establishment that takes part in the VAT Free Purchase Scheme. Most State Schools and County Music Centres are involved with the VAT Free Scheme.
2. Your child should receive music lessons at the establishment or local Music Centre.
3. The instrument needs to be ordered though your local Music Centre as opposed to the shop directly. (Local customers in close proximity to the shop often purchase their VAT free instrument through the Amersham Music Centre.) Please note that an administration cost may apply so it is worth checking this with your local Music Centre/educational establishment.
4. The instrument must be for use in lessons provided by the County Music Service, and the pupil for whom it is bought must be a full time student.
5. The instrument must be appropriate to the student's needs and ability.
6. Any problems with the instrument are covered under the manufacturer's warranty and will be dealt with by the supplier, not by the Music Centre.
7. The exchange of the instrument needs to take place on the educational premises.
If you are unable to speak to the child’s teacher directly for a recommendation of instrument (ie. make and model), the staff at Perfect Pitch are very happy to go through the instrument choices available and help you find the instrument to cater for your child’s needs.