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Reclaiming VAT (Input Tax)
What input VAT you can and cannot reclaim: vehicles, the home office, entertainment, and pre-registration costs.
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Reclaiming VAT (Input Tax)
What input VAT you can and cannot reclaim: vehicles, the home office, entertainment, and pre-registration costs.
Can I reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses?
You can often reclaim VAT on goods and services bought before you registered, within strict time limits. Here is what qualifies and how to claim it.
Can I reclaim VAT on purchases made before I registered for VAT?
Reclaiming VAT on purchases made before you registered turns on one test: is each item still on hand and usable at your EDR?
Can I reclaim VAT on a company car?
Input tax on a company car is blocked by default. Recovery needs exclusive business use with no private availability, or a qualifying purpose like taxi work.