VAT IT x UNIGLOBE Travel

Q1: What types of travel expenses qualify for VAT recovery?

Hotel accommodation, transport (including rail and car hire), meals with a business purpose, conference and event fees, and certain professional services costs are recoverable in most jurisdictions, subject to country-specific rules.

Q2: Will our organisation need to change its travel or expense processes?

In most cases, no. VAT IT works with the client’s existing travel and expense data and integrates with current processes wherever possible. Occasionally, additional supporting documentation may be required, but there is generally no change to normal travel booking or expense procedures.

Q3: Which countries can VAT be recovered from?

VAT IT operates across 50+ countries including all major European markets, as well as key destinations across the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

Q4: How long does a recovery take?

Timelines vary by country, but VAT IT manages the entire submission and follow-up process, keeping clients informed throughout.

Q5: Is there a minimum spend threshold?

VAT IT works with businesses across a broad range of travel spend volumes. There is no fixed minimum travel spend. Following an introduction through Uniglobe, VAT IT will assess your organisation’s travel profile, annual travel expenditure and the jurisdictions in which VAT is incurred to determine whether your business is likely to benefit from the service.

Q6: How do I get started?

Simply speak with your Uniglobe representative about the VAT IT programme. If you are interested, your Uniglobe contact will introduce you to VAT IT, who will carry out an initial assessment of your organisation and explain the potential VAT recovery opportunity before any commitment is made.