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Overseas VAT Refund Scheme

Overseas businesses located outside the UK/EU incurring VAT in the UK can seek to recover this amount through the overseas VAT refund scheme where it has been incurred in the course of business.

EU VAT refund for UK businesses

UK businesses that have incurred input VAT in an EU Member State where they are not established and make no supplies are entitled to recover the VAT element of these costs by way of a cross-border refund scheme. Any potential applicant must satisfy conditions outlined by HMRC to be eligible for the scheme. Contact VAT People today for more info

Disapplication of an Option to tax

Moulsdale Properties appealed a decision by the First-Tier Tribunal to uphold an option to tax on a property, resulting in its sale being taxable for VAT purposes. On appeal, the case was heard by the Upper Tribunal.

Changes to VAT on digital publications

Digital publications presently incur a VAT charge of 20% in the UK whereas printed publications has always been zero-rated for VAT purposes.

How Not to Lose Out on VAT Claims for New Build Homes

Whether you are a business or an individual involved in building a new property, the devil is always in the detail when it comes to VAT. A strong understanding of the relevant rules can result in significant savings, whereas simple errors or changes to planning permission can cost you dearly.

DIY Housebuilders Scheme – multiple claims & sufficient evidence

The government’s DIY Housebuilders’ Scheme is a special refund programme that provides refunds on any VAT incurred on the costs of residential constructions or conversions undertaken on a DIY basis.

What Is the De Minimis Rule? VAT Explained

Correcting VAT Errors

Careless or deliberate inaccuracies that lead to an understatement of tax can result in a penalty being charged by HMRC. This penalty is expressed as a percentage of the potential lost revenue and can be as much as 100- of the lost revenue for deliberate and concealed actions.

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Overseas VAT Refund Scheme

EU VAT refund for UK businesses

Disapplication of an Option to tax

Changes to VAT on digital publications

How Not to Lose Out on VAT Claims for New Build Homes

DIY Housebuilders Scheme – multiple claims & sufficient evidence

What Is the De Minimis Rule? VAT Explained

Correcting VAT Errors

Rob McCann

Steve Howard

Tamara Habberley

Jack Ray-Atkins

David Miller

Overseas VAT Refund Scheme

EU VAT refund for UK businesses

Disapplication of an Option to tax

Changes to VAT on digital publications

How Not to Lose Out on VAT Claims for New Build Homes

DIY Housebuilders Scheme – multiple claims & sufficient evidence

What Is the De Minimis Rule? VAT Explained

Correcting VAT Errors