The UK Government's Low Value Purchase System Is a Waste of Time | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters said the UK’s Low Value Purchase System and tax rules add unnecessary bureaucracy and costs for small businesses.

They compared the experience to burdensome filing requirements, including Making Tax Digital and VAT compliance.

The thread also drew parallels with complex US state tax and sales tax systems.

Commenters argued that procurement bids, fees, and certification hurdles create recurring friction that could be simplified.