Navigating VAT in the Engineering Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Strengthen Global Operations
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Tooling Costs
Reclaim VAT on production tooling, fixtures, cutting equipment, and patterns, especially where tooling remains with suppliers but is owned by your business.
Supply & Install Costs
Recover VAT on cross-border installation and assembly projects. Thanks to EU and UK simplification rules, supply and install invoices may be reverse charged, enabling compliant and efficient VAT recovery.
Other High-Value Operational Costs
Reclaim VAT on permit and licensing fees, import VAT, supplier invoices, transport, marketing, business entertainment, and international accommodation costs.
Conferences, Events, Meetings and Tradeshows
VAT recovery available on attendance fees, event registration, travel, accommodation, and sponsorships linked to global engineering expos and technical summits.
The engineering industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
Global engineering firms face VAT exposure across tooling, international projects, supplier logistics, and technical events. We help you identify reclaimable spend, simplify cross-border compliance, and recover VAT, so you can reinvest in innovation, delivery, and infrastructure.
Other high value expenses
- Licensing & permit fees
- Hotels & accommodation
- Import VAT
- Foreign supplier invoices
- Marketing costs
- Travel & entertainment
- Restaurants/food
- Taxi fares & other transport services
Engineering
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the manufacturing industry can boost profitability, reduce overheads, and simplify international operations.
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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