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Ethics and Integrity Commission: Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure

EIC-LBD-5

Published 9 July 2026

All recommendations in this report Source document ↗

Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.

Recommendation (the Commission's words)
There should be no requirement to be VAT-registered for any individual or organisation to be considered to be carrying out lobbying activity.

From: Ethics and Integrity Commission, Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, 9 July 2026