Navigating VAT in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Accelerate R&D Efficiency
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Tooling Costs
Reclaim VAT on the purchase and use of specialised tooling machinery used by external suppliers to manufacture pharmaceutical components or products.
Clinical Trial Costs
Recover VAT on cross-border clinical trials, including import VAT on biological materials and medicines, as well as local services and trial operations conducted in-country.
Meetings, Events, Conferences and Tradeshows
VAT recovery available on registration, accommodation, sponsorship, and travel linked to scientific, regulatory, and marketing-related events.
Other High-Value Operational Costs
Reclaim VAT on API sourcing, drug marketing, research services, trial material destruction, and packaging and labelling related to safety and compliance.
The pharmaceutical industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
Global trials, complex supply chains, and strict regulatory frameworks make VAT recovery in the pharma industry particularly challenging. That’s where VAT IT Reclaim comes in. We work with major players to recover VAT on tooling, R&D, clinical spend, international events, and more – so your finance team can stay focused on growth and innovation.
Other high value expenses
- Specialised labelling, packaging & distribution costs
- Destruction of samples, trail materials & out of date products according to safety standards
- Drug marketing costs
- Travel & entertainment (Domestic & Foreign)
- Computer sourcing
- API costs
- Research & project costs
Pharmaceutical
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the pharmaceutical industry can support your global R&D efforts and improve operational efficiency.
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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