Euro vat

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Quick question Can the vat be reclaimed from items purchased in mainland Europe 

[Blooda]

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A bit on here:-

 

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[SimonD]

You can but there are rules. Did the import documentation include your VAT registration number? I.e. did the supplier have your VAT reg number when completing the order and shipping info? If not, then you probably won't be able to claim. If it's on there, then you should be able to do it. My recent imports have all asked for VAT number at the time of ordering.

 

 

HMRC rules here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-when-you-can-account-for-import-vat-on-your-vat-return

[Temp]

23 hours ago, nod said:

Quick question Can the vat be reclaimed from items purchased in mainland Europe

 

Self builders can reclaim UK VAT (which is collected by the seller or paid at the port on arrival in the UK) but not EU VAT (eg BTW collected by a Belgian supplier and paid to the Belgian Gov). 

 

The standard VAT rate in Germany is 19% so it looks like they charged you UK VAT but to reclaim it I believe you need an invoice with their UK VAT number on it.  

 

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As always 

A great help Thanks Temp