Navigating VAT in the Logistics Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Streamline Supply Chain Spend
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Fuel Costs
Reclaim VAT on fuel used across land, sea, and air freight operations – helping reduce the cost of one of your largest recurring expenses.
Consumables and Packaging
Recover VAT on costs for fleet tracking technology, electronic consumables, communication tools, and specialised packaging.
Meetings, Events, Conferences and Tradeshows
VAT recovery available on accommodation, transport, registration fees, and sponsorships tied to logistics-related industry events.
Other Logistics and Operational Costs
Reclaim VAT on warehousing, import VAT on sourced packaging or materials, R&D expenses, training, and even vehicle and equipment procurement.
The logistics industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
With vast cross-border networks and high operational costs, logistics companies are uniquely exposed to reclaimable foreign VAT. VAT IT Reclaim works with top players in the industry to recover VAT across transport, warehousing, tech, packaging, and more – ensuring compliance and driving real cost-efficiency across your supply chain.
Other high value expenses
- Costs of acquiring vehicles, aircrafts, ships, trains used in transportion/logistics
- R&D costs for logistics operations & supply chain optimisation
- Warehousing
- Import VAT: Sourcing of external products/packaging needed for shipping
- Training courses or seminars for employees
Logistics
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the logistics industry can reduce transport costs, simplify compliance, and boost supply chain performance.
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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