Navigating VAT in the Telecommunications Industry
Maximise VAT Recovery: Unlock Savings & Support Network Expansion
Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:
Tooling Costs
Reclaim VAT on specialised tools, molds, and components used in the production of telecom infrastructure, hardware, and export-ready equipment.
Testing and Compliance
Recover VAT on expenses related to conformance testing, safety checks, and technical validations for network components, systems, and devices.
Meetings, Events, Conferences and Tradeshows
VAT recovery available on registration fees, accommodation, travel, sponsorships, and stand hire for telecom-related industry events and global summits.
Other High-Value Operational Costs
Reclaim VAT on supply and install services, import VAT, R&D costs, consulting, engineering, maintenance, and recruitment activities.
The telecommunication industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year
From managing international infrastructure rollouts to scaling global teams, telecoms companies face complex VAT exposure across their networks. VAT IT Recalim helps you identify and reclaim VAT on tooling, testing, logistics, events, and beyond – simplifying compliance while freeing up capital for network expansion and innovation.
Other high value expenses
- Supply & install costs
- Import VAT
- Research & development costs
- Maintenance costs
- Engineering, recruitment, training and other consulting services
- Delivery of components or replacement parts
Telecommunications
Industry FAQs
Explore our FAQs to learn how reclaiming VAT in the telecoms industry can reduce operational costs and support global expansion projects.
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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