Investing in Platinum

Platinum Index

One Ounce Platinum Eagle

VAT on Physical Platinum
Although investment gold can be bought exempt from VAT in the UK and EU, the same does not apply to platinum, silver or other metals. If you wish to take physical delivery of platinum, there is VAT to pay. This page summarises information collated from various other pages of our website in an attempt to explain clarify and compare what options are available to the UK or EU resident wishing to invest in platinum.

• Futures
  It is possible to buy and sell platinum on various commodity markets either for 'spot' or for various future dates. We do not offer commodity broking services.
• Platinum Bars
  It is possible to buy platinum bars in various sizes . We do not currently stock these.
• Platinum Bullion Coins
  Platinum bullion coins are more expensive to produce and buy than bars, new ones attract VAT, second-hand supplies are limited, but this is one way for small investors to purchase physical platinum bullion.
• Second-hand Platinum Bullion Coins
  If these come to us from private (non-VAT registered) sellers, then we can resell them without charging VAT, except on our margin, but supplies of second-hand platinum bullion coins are limited.
• Overseas Delivery
  Theoretically, we could arrange to deliver platinum bullion to offshore locations, such as the Channel Islands, but in practice, you would need to have a bank or similar which could provide you with storage facilities. We do not have any offshore branches or storage facilities.
• VAT Registration
  If you are VAT registered, you could purchase them and reclaim the VAT, but would have to recharge it upon sale, but this would neutralise the VAT element. We advise you to check and confirm this with your local VAT office before proceeding with this.
• VAT Registered Company
  If you have a VAT registered company, the company could purchase them and reclaim the VAT, but would have to recharge it upon sale, but this would neutralise the VAT element. We advise you to check and confirm this with your local VAT office before proceeding with this. In addition, any profits would probably belong to your company, unless you had a contract beteen you for the company to hold and store the platinum on your behalf. You advise that you check and confirm this with your accountant or local tax office before proceeding.

Spot Platinum Prices
Please see our live platinum prices page.

Investing in Gold
For information about investing in gold, please see the investing in gold pages on our Tax Free Gold website.

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