Hi everyone, Just finishing off a new build.

[Rosko]

Hi everyone, Looking to pick your brains on Vat reclaim over the next few weeks prior to putting in the claim.

 

[Declan52]

Welcome.  There are plenty of posts with regards to what you can claim for and what you can't so have a look and then come back with any questions and we will do our best to answer them. 

[newhome]

Welcome. Here is a guide on the subject. Have a read and add any questions as a new post on that thread. 

 

 

 

[Rosko]

On 15/01/2019 at 10:41, Declan52 said:

Welcome.  There are plenty of posts with regards to what you can claim for and what you can't so have a look and then come back with any questions and we will do our best to answer them. 

Thanks Declan.

[Rosko]

On 15/01/2019 at 11:58, newhome said:

Welcome. Here is a guide on the subject. Have a read and add any questions as a new post on that thread. 

 

 

 

Thanks Newhome, I can see this is an informative source that will be invaluable to me. thanks again.

[Rosko]

On 15/01/2019 at 11:58, newhome said:

Welcome. Here is a guide on the subject. Have a read and add any questions as a new post on that thread. 

 

 

 

Newhome, would the vat on an electrical disconnection from the demolition building ( prior to new build) be allowed?

[newhome]

Just now, Rosko said:

Newhome, would the vat on an electrical disconnection from the demolition building ( prior to new build) be allowed?

 

You can't reclaim the VAT (you can't reclaim any VAT for labour or services) but you should be able to get the invoice zero rated at source I imagine if it was done as part of the demolition work and after planning permission had been granted. If they have incorrectly charged you VAT you need to write to them and ask for the invoice to be corrected (as long as it's not too long ago). There is a section in that thread that tells you how to do this. Remember, you can only claim for materials via the reclaim process. Anything else that you have been incorrectly charged VAT on has to be taken up with the supplier. 

 

[Temp]

+1   It should have been zero rated to you so no vat paid and therefore nothing to reclaim.

 

The rules allow you to get work "closely connected to the construction of the building" zero rated (or reclaim the VAT if it's materials you purchased). 

 

Para 3.3.4

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