Is it possible to reclaim any of the tax (VAT) component of the registration fee?
VAT (Value Added Tax) is a tax on consumer expenditure. It is collected on business transactions, imports and acquisitions. VAT is reclaimable by many overseas delegates and by those whose fees are paid by certain registered charities and VAT registered organisations. You will have to pay UK VAT (17.5%) on most goods and services you purchase. Claims for repayment of VAT can be made by overseas businesses by requesting the appropriate forms from: HM Customs & Excise VAT Overseas Repayments Unit Customs House PO Box 34 Londonderry, BT48 7AE Northern Ireland. UK. Web Site: www.hmrc.gov.uk. If the claim is by a business established in EU countries other than the UK; request form VAT 65. If the claim is by a business established in non-EU countries; request form VAT 65a. NB. You will need to retain your VAT receipt that indicates how much VAT was paid.
