Navigating VAT in the
Beauty Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Streamline Global Operations
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Tooling Costs
Reclaim VAT on tooling, molds, and machinery used by international suppliers to manufacture and export products on your behalf.
Clinical Testing and R&D
VAT recovery on cross-border clinical testing activities, import of trial materials, outsourced specialist services, and compliance-related testing across multiple jurisdictions.
Marketing, Packaging, and Product Destruction
Recover VAT on expenses related to specialised labelling, promotional packaging, installation of displays, and certified product disposal.
Conferences, Events, Meetings and Tradeshows
Reclaim VAT on global beauty events including accommodation, travel, sponsorships, and registration for industry shows and product launches
The beauty industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
With evolving legislation and widespread global operations, VAT recovery in the beauty sector can be a major challenge. At VAT IT, we work with hundreds of beauty and personal care companies to recover foreign VAT on everything from tooling and testing to marketing and events. Our goal is simple – free up your team, recover what’s yours, and improve operational efficiency across the board.
Other high value expenses
- Specialised labelling, packaging & distribution costs
- Installation of displays
- Destruction of goods
- Import VAT
- Marketing costs
- Travel & entertainment (Domestic & Foreign)
Beauty
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the beauty industry can help optimise your global spend, ensure compliance, and unlock hidden savings.
How does the VAT reclaim process work?
Simple: you send us your invoices, and we take care of the rest. From identifying reclaimable spend to submitting claims and following up with tax authorities, we manage the entire process for you.
Will this create more work for my team?
Not at all. We do the heavy lifting so your team doesn’t have to. You’ll get a dedicated account manager who handles everything – from onboarding to recovery insights, without disrupting your day-to-day.
How much VAT could we recover?
That depends on your spend and where you operate but we’ve helped clients recover millions across industries. The best part? There’s no risk. If we don’t recover, you don’t pay.
Is this only for large businesses?
Not at all. We support companies of all sizes – from startups to global multinationals. If you’re spending across borders, we’re here to help you get your VAT back.
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