Claiming VAT for a self build

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

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  • antrobus
    antrobus Posts: 17,386 Forumite
    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
    00ec25 Posts: 9,123 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 26 July 2018 at 10:36PM
    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
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