Before the end of the Brexit transition period you could reclaim VAT paid on purchases of goods and services used while visiting the EU. This special system is no longer open to most UK businesses.
Do you have to swallow the VAT as an extra cost?
Published 24.03.2021
A ground-breaking decision by the EU Advocate General might lead to the Taxman having to rethink his rules on entertaining expenses. Currently, you’re not allowed to reclaim VAT on these; how might
this change?
Published 12.04.2010
Claiming back VAT paid on foreign expenses can be a nightmare. A major change is coming in less than six months, but to get the greatest benefit from this what action should you be taking now?
Published 10.07.2009
If you buy goods or services from an EU country that you import for use in your UK business, you must usually deal with the VAT ins and outs through your quarterly returns. But what about VAT paid on
purchases made while in an EU country?
Published 17.10.2023
In 2009 the European Commission started action against the UK with the aim of excluding holding and similar companies from VAT groups. Nearly four years later the result is in. What was the outcome
and how might it affect you?
Published 02.05.2013
Most businesses take for granted that they can register with HMRC and then reclaim any VAT they pay on purchases. But if your business only makes sales outside the UK that aren’t subject to VAT, are
you allowed to register in the first place?
Published 03.12.2009
Businesses can’t reclaim VAT on entertaining expenses, but there are circumstances where this rule doesn’t apply. And a recent case in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has created a further
opportunity. When can you make a claim?
Published 23.04.2009
You’re completing your company’s first VAT return and have asked HMRC whether you can reclaim the VAT on software you bought about a year ago. It has told you “no”, but is it correct?
Published 16.09.2014
It’s taken over a year for the Taxman to decide what to do following the EU ruling regarding VAT on certain employee benefits. He’s now issued guidance. What does this say and how should you
implement the change?
Published 07.09.2011
HMRC’s internal guidance on reclaiming pre-registration VAT now differs from the advice it gives in its public notices. Yet the legislation has remained the same for years. Which advice should you
follow?
Published 09.07.2015