A VAT refund guide to United Kingdom
How to get VAT Refunds from United Kingdom for your business
If your business is registered outside of the United Kingdom, you may be eligible for VAT refunds on costs accrued in the UK.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, United Kingdom VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with United Kingdom?
All countries can claim
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in United Kingdom?
Entertainment
Entertainment
20%
Hotels & Accommodation
20%
Restaurants
20%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
20%
Training Courses & Seminars
20%
Travel Related
Car Rental
20%
Fuel
20%
Public Transport
0%
Taxis
20%
General Expenses
Goods
20%
Inter-company charges
20%
Office Expenses
20%
Marketing Costs
20%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
20%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from United Kingdom?
1 July previous year - 30 June current year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in United Kingdom?
31 December for all countries
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from United Kingdom?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 4 months for EU businesses and up to 6 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from UK
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