Originally Posted by grey RS
doesn't seem fair as VAT is about 'adding value' and surely the scrappy ain't doing anything to the part to 'add value'
Taxation is like the law - you can interpret things to the way you want them! especially if are vat registered and have partial exemption

No, because they will have paid VAT in the first place and what they charge just gets offset against what they paid. As you say, why should they pay VAT