Waste Connection and VAT

[Ed_MK]

Well finally getting to the nitty gritty of paying for our sewer connection

We have found an Anglian Water contractor and are ready to apply and pay for what we call Phase 1

(connecting our parents to the main sewer)

 

The BLUE line we are doing ourselves to save on cost, and the Pink line ....which ONLY approved contractor can dig is

costing us about £7.5 k ( i know!)

 

But they have asked us if VAT is payable on this ???

 

Does anyone know if we are VAT exempt on this work ?

 

thanks 

 

[PeterW]

It’s VAT exempt as a new connection to a new property. 

[ProDave]

Tell them it serves the new house. You might want to do at least part of phase 2, connecting the sewer pipe to the new plot at the same time.

[Temp]

+1

 

Should be zero rated to you. (eg not charged to you and then reclaimed).

 

It comes under ..

 

VAT 708

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction

 

3.3.4 Work closely connected to the construction of the building

(b) produces works that allow the building to be used, such as works in connection with:

 

 

Edited June 1, 2018 by Temp

[Ed_MK]

thanks all