Accommodation Booking Agency invoices state " Acting as an Agent" - VAT

A Uk vat registered business uses a 3rd party UK agency to book all UK Hotel accommodation for business travel purposes, The booking agency Invoices to us ( the customer) state "Acting as an Agent "and they do quote the VAT Amount on them. The question is . Can we (the customer) legitimately claim the VAT stated on their invoices to us, or or do we need to contact the Hotel directly and obtain a VAT Invoice from them ?

Hi,

The important aspect is that you are provided with a VAT invoice which has come from the company proving you with the service. You can see the guidance here:

VAT invoices

We would recommend checking with the UK agency to make sure that their invoice to you is correct.

Thank you.