Vat Reclaim

hi all can someone give me some advice I have UK company and am buying from a UK supplier and paying vat on the goods I have found a customer in the Eu whom I would like to sell/Export to do I charge them vat? if not can I reclaim the vat as I bought the goods paying vat?

Hi wfhauto The answer will depend on whether you are VAT registered or not. If you are not VAT registered then you cannot reclaim VAT you have paid or charge VAT on sales. If you are VAT registered then then you would account for VAT paid on purchases in your VAT return effectively reclaiming it. Sales out of the UK can be zero rated (ie you charge VAT but at a zero rate) provided you have proof of export such as the customs export declaration .

Hi wfhauto,

You will need contact VAT helpline for advice.
VAT: general enquiries

Thank you.