VAT Recovery & Reclaim

Have you overpaid VAT to HMRC? EFF can assist your business in identifying and reclaiming eligible VAT amounts to improve cash flow. 

Our expert VAT recovery advisors will efficiently review records, calculate potential refunds, manage claims, and accelerate VAT repayments.

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Reclaim Owed VAT Confidently with EFF

At EFF, our mission is to make VAT reclaims straightforward. For over 15 years, our specialist VAT consultants have successfully helped UK businesses across diverse industries recover various types of eligible VAT:

  • VAT overpayments on business purchases and expenses – Such as VAT paid on supplies, services, stock, overheads, utilities, equipment
  • VAT paid on imported goods – VAT incurred when importing raw materials, components, merchandise
  • VAT paid on overhead costs – VAT paid on rent, utilities, professional services
  • VAT paid on capital assets and equipment – VAT paid when purchasing long-term assets like machinery, vehicles, computers
  • VAT paid incorrectly or in error – Incorrect VAT calculations, double payments, payments above amount owed

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Why Choose EFF for VAT Recovery?

Understand What Types of VAT Can Be Reclaimed

Many businesses incur VAT expenses that can be claimed back but don’t take advantage of it. Some common examples of VAT that can potentially be recovered:

  • VAT paid on general business expenses if VAT registered – From purchases of supplies, services, overheads
  • VAT on purchases up to 4 years prior if eligible – Can reclaim VAT on transactions up to 4 years old
  • VAT paid on certain capital assets and equipment – Machinery, company vehicles, computers, furniture
  • VAT paid on employee travel and expenses – Hotel, transportation, meals, conferences
  • VAT related to overseas business travel – Flights, accommodation, transportation, meals
  • VAT paid incorrectly or in error to suppliers – Incorrect calculations, double payments, human error

Our VAT advisors have comprehensive expertise to determine your eligibility and ensure you claim all VAT repayments available under UK rules. Ensuring you’re completely VAT compliant is absolutely essential, helping you to avoid complex legal procedures and costly fines. 

The VAT Reclaim Process with EFF

We streamline and accelerate VAT reclaims:

  1. Thoroughly review your financial records to pinpoint VAT reclaim opportunities
  2. Use our HMRC experience to accurately calculate your eligible VAT amounts
  3. Prepare and submit your VAT refund claims on your behalf
  4. Act as your liaison with HMRC throughout the process

With EFF’s extensive VAT and HMRC knowledge, VAT refund rejections and delays become a thing of the past. Our dedicated advisors proactively work to expedite your VAT reclaims.

 

Ongoing VAT Reviews and Health Checks

In addition to one-off VAT reclaims, we offer ongoing VAT reviews and health checks to identify future recovery opportunities. Our services include:

  • Quarterly VAT transaction analysis and reviews
  • Evaluating processes to maximise future reclaims
  • Advice on VAT accounting best practices
  • Keeping you updated on changes to VAT rules
  • VAT correction filing services if errors are uncovered

The EFF team becomes your trusted advisor, continually finding ways to minimise unnecessary VAT payments.