Is it possible to claim an EU VAT refund on an expense that was incurred prior to the UK VAT registration date. I think not, but can't find reference to this either in HMRC guidance or the EU Directive?
Also, when using the HMRC system to claim a refund, is there a maximum number of purchases that you can input? If yes, is there a way around this?
Many thanks in advance!
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You have to be registered in the UK to claim an EU refund. There is no maximum numberv of purchases by you claim quarterly if you want to.
I looked for the answer to this question a couple of weeks ago - I'd love to see a link to some definitive advice on recovering EU VAT incurred prior to registration if someone can provide it?
Good work @charlb - gonna have a read. Many thanks and sorry for being absolutely zero help!
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2008/9/EC is the originating Directive for the VAT recovery in this instance.