VAT Recovery Service

VAT recovery services help businesses reclaim VAT incorrectly charged or paid. This includes VAT on overheads, staff expenses, travel costs and import VAT. Under certain schemes, you can claim VAT on historic expenditures, such as building refurbishment costs or capital items, going back up to four years. 

Import VAT can be recovered using postponed accounting: you declare and reclaim import VAT on the same VAT return, improving working capital. A recovery service also examines cross-border transactions and ensures correct treatment under the reverse-charge mechanism.

The recovery process begins with a detailed review of your expense records, supplier invoices and import documentation. Specialists identify areas where VAT was not reclaimed or was misclassified. They then prepare amendment submissions or voluntary disclosures under the VAT Error Reporting regime. 

Clear supporting evidence—such as itemised sheets and transport receipts—strengthens your case. Once HMRC approves the claim, the recovered VAT will be credited to your return or paid directly. Periodic recovery exercises can yield substantial cash refunds, helping to optimise your business’s financial position.