Navigating VAT in the Consulting Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Support Smarter Client Delivery
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Professional Services and Client Engagements
Reclaim VAT on cross-border consulting services, including project delivery, advisory fees, and international client work.
Travel and Accommodation
Recover VAT on expenses such as flights, hotels, transport, and meals incurred during client engagements or internal training abroad
Meetings, Events, Conferences and Tradeshows
Reclaim VAT on global industry events including registration, sponsorships, accommodation, and travel tied to business development or thought leadership.
Training and Development
VAT recovery on employee learning programmes, certifications, workshops, and upskilling initiatives – especially those hosted internationally
The consulting industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
With consultants regularly working across borders and incurring high volumes of reclaimable expenses, the opportunity to recover VAT is substantial. VAT IT Reclaim partners with consulting firms of all sizes to identify eligible spend, simplify the reclaim process, and ensure full compliance – so your team can focus on what matters most: delivering value to clients.
Other high value expenses
- Hotels & accommodation
- Restaurants/food
- Taxi fares & other transportation services
Consulting
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the consulting industry can reduce your operational costs and strengthen your global delivery capabilities.
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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