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Claiming VAT back on lighting in new build?

I have a new build completing shortly, my developer is Taylor Wimpey.

I have their electrician laying first fix wiring for some second fix lighting in the form of downlights throughout the house.

I have 55 LED fittings to buy and was wondering as this is a new build if I'd be able to claim the VAT back on the lights? Am I in a position to be able to do this or have I mis-understood?

Thanks,

Ben

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  • Taylor Wimpey could claim the VAT back, but you can't. There can only be one VAT reclaim per new build, and presumably TW are making full advantage of that.
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  • phill99
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    You can only recover the VAT if you are registered to pay VAT, which I imagine you aren't.
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