UK VAT?

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Member since 16 June 2017

SavakMember12 June 2020 12:26:19

Hi,

I'm being charged VAT in the UK for various services, as I'm no longer a UK resident can I claim this back?

Thanks in advance for any help/advice on this.

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert12 June 2020 12:53:50

7753

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

I know you can claim back the VAT on goods and services exported overseas from the UK, but you haven't told us very much that allows us to help you any further. One word of warning; if you do claim back the UK VAT, you may very well be charged local taxes when you import it there.

I've seen your other similar question related to a property in Austria. It looks like you have some complicated tax matters; my advice is you speak to an accountant experienced in multi-national tax matters.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
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F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

Member since 11 November 2013

F0xgl0veMalta Expert13 June 2020 05:20:18

1974

As far as I am aware you can only claim UK VAT back if you are taking the goods to a none EU country. If you are, then you would then be liable to import tax and/or duty plus VAT in the destination country.

Savak Member

Member since 16 June 2017

SavakMember13 June 2020 06:49:20

thanks

volcane ViP

Member since 03 November 2015

volcaneViP14 June 2020 09:56:13

1072

Only B2B can get 0% VAT cross EU borders. Consumers pay VAT everywhere resident or not.

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