Category: Value Added Tax


  • Health services exempt from VAT

    Health professionals providing medical services may be exempt from VAT if their work falls within their registered profession and primarily protects, maintains, or restores health. HMRC outlines specific exempt services, including diagnosis and

  • Claiming VAT on pre-registration purchases

    Businesses can reclaim VAT on pre-registration expenses if they relate to taxable supplies made after VAT registration. The rules differ for goods and services, with time limits of 4 years for goods and 6 months for services. Proper understanding

  • When can you recover VAT on a car purchase

    Reclaiming VAT on company cars isn’t as simple as it sounds. Generally, businesses can’t recover VAT unless the car is used exclusively for business purposes. But there are exceptions—like taxis, driving schools, and commercial vehicles. Here’s

  • VAT Reverse Charge in Construction: What You Need to Know

    Navigating VAT in the construction industry can feel like untangling scaffolding. Enter the VAT reverse charge—special rules that mean sub-contractors no longer charge VAT on services but contractors handle the tax instead. Here’s how it works