VAT 410 - Personal Export Scheme - Definition of 'staying outside the uk' Clause 6.1

I am a channel islands resident that wishes to purchase a vat qualifying vehicle from a UK car dealer under the Personal Export Scheme. Am I still allowed to visit the uk to see family and friends, travel through airports etc (under standard residence rules) during the first six months after I have exported the car from UK and imported it to CI and re-registered it at my CI home? The car is for personal use and I have no intention of becoming a UK resident.

Hi,
You can see the rules for using the scheme below:
Personal Export Scheme (VAT Notice 707)
Thank you.

Many thanks .. yes there is a phrase in VAT Notice 707 (section 6.1 ) that says that ''If either you or vehicle will not be staying outside the UK etc etc .....' but I cannot find any definition within the HMRC documentation that defines what 'staying outside' means. I am guessing that 'staying outside' means remaining non uk tax resident as per RDR3? Can anyone clarify please.

Hi,
If you purchase the vehicle VAT free under the Personal Export Scheme then you will not be able to bring the vehicle back in to the UK for any purpose for 6 months.
If you do this then there could be import VAT charges on the vehicle.
Thank you.

In response to the above. Acknowledge that the car can't return to the UK. But can the person return for business (for week) or visiting family?

Hi Stockfordj,
Both the person and the car would be unable to return to the UK. 
The guidance states:
If your plans change, you must contact our Personal Transport Unit straight away.
If after buying the vehicle, you find that you cannot export it by the due date you can no longer use the vehicle VAT free.
If either you OR the vehicle will not be staying outside the UK for at least 6 consecutive months from the date of export, you’ll have to pay the full amount of VAT that you did not pay when you bought the vehicle.
The Personal Transport Unit will tell you how to do this.
Thank you