VAT on garden fencing

[LSB]

I'm just booking some fencing around what will be the whole site including the garden.

Can I claim the VAT on this, and as it is being done by a company, do I need to ask them to not charge.

 

Also, if it is claimable, what % as my build in a barn conversion.

 

TIA

[Conor]

Yes, if it's in your planning application. Same with anything else related to landscaping. Except gnomes.

[LSB]

1 minute ago, Conor said:

Yes, if it's in your planning application. Same with anything else related to landscaping. Except gnomes.

what does HMRC have against Gnomes  ?

 

So, does he charge 5%

 

thanks

 

 

 

[markc]

8 minutes ago, Conor said:

Yes, if it's in your planning application. Same with anything else related to landscaping. Except gnomes.

So HMRC are gnomist …. Is it systemic? Everything else seems to be lately 

Edited November 17, 2021 by markc

[Temp]

2 hours ago, LSB said:

what does HMRC have against Gnomes  ?

 

So, does he charge 5%

 

thanks

 

 

 

 

They should charge you 5% VAT on both labour and materials and you reclaim it at the end of the build with everything else. Best ask them to requote at 5%  before they start work. I assume its a conversion, not mixed use, and not a house that's been empty for 2 or 10 years.  

 

If they have a problem refer to VAT708 para 7.1.1 (which states 5% on conversions) and 11.2 (VAT rate on goods incorporated should be at same rate as labour).

 

It may help to give them a "certificate" which is basically a letter you write confirming that the work is 5% rated because its the conversion of a non residential building to a residential building. Include site address znd any planning reference number. I think officially they are only needed for work on charity buildings but they have been known to convince unsure tradesmen. Think there is/was a template in VAT708.

[Temp]

List here might be useful...

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/goods-and-services-you-can-claim-for-under-the-vat-diy-scheme