When to claim VAT back on mobile fees?

Suzkin

Just noticed that PAYG mobile supplies VAT receipts.

My question: When - or in what circumstances - would one claim back VAT on the cost of calls, and to which body (e.g. HMRC)?

agrinnall

I would have thought that anyone who's business is VAT registered and makes calls for business purposes can reclaim the VAT on those calls. And all VAT processing is done by HMRC.

thenudeone

Non-trading individuals can't reclaim VAT (except foreign tourists in the UK, under a claim-back scheme).

As stated above, VAT registered traders (people or companies) can reclaim VAT on business expenditure, but in reality it's usually just offset against the amount the business has to collect on all its sales and pay over to hmrc.

John_Pierpoint

Good news for "zero rated" business activities.

thenudeone

John_Pierpoint wrote: »

Good news for "zero rated" business activities.

Yes. Businesses supplying VAT zero rate goods/services can reclaim VAT but those supplying VAT-exempt services can't. Confusing Huh?