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International VAT refund service

With the process for reclaiming tax being quite complex, foreign tax is often left unclaimed. Foreign VAT rates of up to 25% are incurred by many businesses however it is the third largest controllable corporate expense.  SMMT is offering our members a service that will help you recover VAT you have already paid with zero risk. Your business can submit claims up until 28 September 2012* to reclaim VAT expenses incurred abroad during 2010 (1 January – 31 December 2011).

Currency reclaim table 2012

Given time constraints, you may wish to cherrypick the highest value invoices for this years deadline.  VATit’s standard rates across Europe are 40% for a full retrieval and 30% for a self retrieval.  This refers only to countries with the European Union

SMMT has secured a preferential rate for SMMT members only. The following rates will apply:

  • 20% for self retrieval and
  • 30% for the full retrieval service

To enquire about this service please contact memberservices@smmt.co.uk and take advantage of the special SMMT member rates. If you contact VATit directly you will need your membership number to access the special rates.

Below are examples of expenses you can claim VAT back from if you have not done so already:

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Employee meals
  • Tradeshows & exhibitions
  • Conferences research expenses
  • Telecommunication charges
  • Entertainment
  • Car rental
  • Fuel
  • Transportation professional fees
  • Training courses
  • Management & consultancy fees
  • Rental & storage costs

Download VATit Information flyer 2011

Download sample client agreement

For more information on VATit visit their website at www.vatit.co.uk.

* We strongly advise that you submit your claims, if through VATit and a new client, before the end of August to assist VATit processing at short notice.

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