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Claiming VAT for a self build

gaunty66
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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
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
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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.0 -
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 Scheme0
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