Navigating VAT in the Manufacturing Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Optimise Production Efficiency
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Tooling Costs
Reclaim VAT on high-value tooling used for production, even when owned by your company but located with overseas suppliers for part or product manufacturing.
Supply & Install Costs
Recover VAT incurred on cross-border product installations, including labour, materials, import VAT, and staff accommodation related to deployment outside your country of registration.
Other High-Value Operational Costs
Reclaim VAT on packaging and distribution, destruction of unsellable goods, import VAT, domestic and foreign travel, marketing, and promotional activities.
Conferences, Events, Meetings and Tradeshows
VAT recovery available on registration fees, travel, accommodation, sponsorships, and logistics for manufacturing exhibitions and global industry events.
The manufacturing industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
With global supply chains, complex installations, and capital-heavy operations, manufacturing businesses often miss reclaimable VAT opportunities. We help you identify eligible spend across tooling, logistics, travel, and events, improving margins and freeing up capital for innovation and scale.
Other high value expenses
- Specialised labelling, packaging & distribution costs
- Destruction of goods
- Import VAT
- Marketing costs
- Travel & entertainment (Domestic & Foreign)
Manufacturing
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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