Where a commercial property is VAT-exempt, you don’t have to charge VAT on rent. However, you’re making costly improvements and the exempt status means you won’t be able to reclaim the VAT on these
costs. Is there a solution?
Published 11.07.2012
Renting out residential property is an exempt supply, which usually means you can’t reclaim any of the VAT you’ve paid on running costs. But if you’re already VAT registered, might there be a way to
get around this rule?
Published 31.05.2011
You need to extend your business premises. The trouble is that while the landlord has granted permission you’ll actually pay for the work. As your business will benefit you’re okay with this, but can
you recover the VAT on the cost?
Published 20.02.2017
If you rent your premises then, directly or indirectly, you could be paying VAT on the costs which your landlord incurs and passes on to you. But are you entitled to reclaim any of it?
Published 04.04.2014
You personally own a buy-to-let property and you also own a company. The rules don’t allow you to reclaim the VAT paid on your property letting costs. How can you use your company to reclaim the VAT?
Published 19.10.2022
Special rules restrict the amount of VAT your business can reclaim on car leasing payments. But these so-called blocking rules don’t apply to all charges made by rental companies. What and how much
are you entitled to claim?
Published 01.11.2013
You’re considering leasing instead of purchasing cars for your business. This will improve cash flow and, according to the salesperson, allow you to reclaim VAT that you would not otherwise be
entitled to. Are they correct?
Published 18.03.2024
Your business consists of two trading and one holding companies. You’re also negotiating the purchase of a competitor business, which is costing the holding company a lot of money in professional
fees. Can it reclaim the VAT on these?
Published 09.06.2017
One of our subscribers, who runs a VAT-exempt business, is relocating, mainly to avoid paying VAT on rent. He’s been lumbered with a VAT charge on the deposit received back from his existing
landlord. Is there a way he can recover this?
Published 08.02.2012
If you’re buying or selling property in this depressed market, there’s an important change around the corner which could save buyers both VAT and Stamp Duty. And if you’re selling, it could make it
easier to find a buyer. What’s the story?
Published 15.05.2009