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Posted Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:43:13 GMT by Lory88
Hi, I would like to inquire about the possibility of claiming back Norwegian VAT incurred during a business trip to Norway. I am the director of a UK limited company based in England. Given that Norway applies a 12% VAT rate, I would like to know if I can claim this 12% VAT back on my corresponding quarterly VAT return in the UK. Thank you .
Posted Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:23:04 GMT by Jay Cooke
You cannot reclaim foreign VAT on a UK VAT return. You can make a claim directly with the Norway tax office,  If you reclaim foreign VAT on a UK VAT return, there will be a tax loss to HMRC, the Norway VAT you were charged by Norway supplier, that is paid over to Norway axman and that is not passed over to HMRC, Norway taxman keeps it, so if you reclaim this on UK VAT return, there will be a loss to HMRC and HMRC can assess penalties on you for doing this.

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Posted Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:09:12 GMT by HMRC Admin 19 Response
Hi,
Unfortunately, you would not be able to claim foreign VAT on your UK VAT return. You can see guidance here:
How UK and Isle of Man businesses can claim overseas VAT
Thank you.

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