Claiming VAT for a self build

gaunty66

Much needed help and advice sort please.
I'm currently in the middle of renovating my house as a self builder and therefore having to pay VAT on all the materials I'm purchasing so I am wondering if I registered as self employed could I claim the VAT back and if so how difficult/complicated would the process be.
Many thanks in advance.
Michael

antrobus

gaunty66 wrote: »

Much needed help and advice sort please.
I'm currently in the middle of renovating my house as a self builder and therefore having to pay VAT on all the materials I'm purchasing so I am wondering if I registered as self employed could I claim the VAT back and if so how difficult/complicated would the process be.
Many thanks in advance.
Michael

Try here
https://www.gov.uk/vat-building-new-home

No need to register as self employed.

00ec25

the start point is will it be classed as a qualifying building: yes or no?

"Renovations" do not of themselves mean you can claim VAT and self employment is an utterly irrelevant red herring.
This really is a complex area that needs far too much info set out for a forum answer.

read Vat notice 708 then come back with specific questions rather than generic "tell me everything I need to know" type questions

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction/vat-notice-708-buildings-and-construction

pay particular attention to the links in the above notice to the DIY House Builders and Convertors VAT Refund Scheme