Frequently Asked VAT Questions

What foreign VAT can be reclaimed?

Eligibility to reclaim depends on the country. Please Click here to view our VAT Chart for VAT Rates and the items reclaimable by country or contact us by MAIL or Telephone us

• Tel: +353(0)1 4587 460
• Fax: +353 (0)1 4587 456  or
• info@globaltaxreclaim.com

When should claims be made?

Large claims can be made quarterly in most countries, otherwise claims should be made annually. All claims however must be lodged with the relevant authority within 6 months of calendar year end. The 3 major exceptions to this are:-

• Netherlands has 5 years retrospective
• Belgium has 3 year retrospective
• For Non-EU clients, claims should be lodged with the UK authorities by December for the proceeding 12 months ending June

What is required in a Claim?

All that is required from your organisation is the original invoices.

Is my business entitled to reclaim VAT?

Yes, if you are based in the EU you must be VAT registered in your home country. Non-EU based organizations must be registered for business in their own country.

What Resources of my time and manpower are required to achieve my VAT reclaims?

As Global Tax Reclaim Limited can undertake the total reclaim process from start to finish, there is no need for you to commit any resources.  Global Tax Reclaim Limited undertakes each assignment in total confidence.

What about security and confidentially?

All VAT refund assignments are undertaken in the strictest confidence. Some clients may require us to sign their own in-house confidentiality agreement. This we can readily do. 

What about my financial records?

All invoices and records are returned to you upon successful refund.  If we remove invoices from your files for reclaim purposes will insert stamped copies in their place vouched by us accordingly. This will ensure the integrity of your financial files for audit purposes.

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