Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from United Kingdom (UK)
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in the UK. These include claimable expense types, the UK VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in the UK?
Hotel & Accommodation
10
%
Restaurants
10
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
10
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
0
%
Car Rental
10
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the UK VAT Rates?
The UK divides VAT rates into the following three categories.
Applies to mostly all goods and services.
Applies to certain goods and services, such as domestic fuel and power.
Applies to specific goods and services, such as food, books, and children's clothing.
How to Get VAT Refunds from the UK for Your Business?
UK VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Register for the VAT Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) online service in your home country.
- Submit your electronic refund claim through the MOSS online portal.
- Include all relevant invoices and receipts to support your claim.
- The tax authorities of your home country will review your claim and forward it to the UK tax authorities (HMRC) if eligible.
- HMRC will review your claim and may request additional information if necessary.
- Once approved, HMRC will transfer the refund amount directly to your bank account.
UK VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Register for VAT in the UK and obtain a VAT number.
- Submit your refund application (Form VAT 65A) to the UK tax authorities (HMRC).
- Include all relevant invoices and receipts to support your claim, as well as a certificate of VAT registration from your home country.
- HMRC will review your claim and may request additional information if necessary.
- Once approved, HMRC will transfer the refund amount directly to your bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions About UK Vat Recovery
31 December.
All countries.
1 July of the previous year to 30 June of the current year.
It may take up to 4 months for EU businesses and up to 6 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from UK.
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