VAT Reclaim
Stress Free VAT Reclaim
When you have chosen your perfect car, we’ll manage your purchase and VAT reclaim so you don’t need to think about it. We give you the VAT saving in your purchase price from the beginning. So you don’t need to worry about VAT paperwork or wait a VAT refund to be returned to you. It’s all part of our professional export service.
Why Choose us for your VAT Reclaim
As car export specialists, we are entirely dedicated to making your car export simple and stress-free. We have exported over 6,000 cars to 30+ destinations over 16 years. Our expert team manages your export end-to-end, covering purchase, VAT reclaim, logistics, and shipping.
Exporting a VAT-qualifying car will enable you to save 20% off the advertised price of the car. That’s the single biggest saving for a UK car export. VAT reclaim is not offered by UK car dealers. You can no longer reclaim the VAT yourself since the laws changed post-Brexit. Our export specialists give you the VAT savings in your purchase price and handle your car’s export with expert care. The savings in your pocket, no stress.
How much can VAT reclaim save?
UK Purchased price (VAT included)
£60,000
VAT
£10,000
Export Purchase Price (VAT excluded)
£50,000
Export Costs
£3,000
Your Export Price (incl. VAT Saving)
£53,000
Can You Claim VAT Back on a Car?
Reclaiming the VAT yourself is extremely challenging. Law changes, post-Brexit, have made this practically impossible, and as a result, we know of many people who have lost thousands of pounds in failed reclaims. As an overseas resident, even if you are familiar with processing reclaims in the past (pre-Brexit), we strongly advise against reclaiming VAT for exports yourself.
Can UK Car Dealers reclaim the VAT for export?
A small number of dealers may offer this service. But the vast majority of car dealers do not offer VAT reclaim as export is simply not their core business focus. If you are asked by a dealer to pay your VAT upfront in your purchase price, then we’d strongly caution you not to. The promise of returning the VAT later soon fades, and the reclaim ‘fails’, leaving you without the saving you had been promised. Trust your VAT reclaim with those who have expertise in this field and the experience to ensure your money is safely handled.
Claim UK VAT Back When Exporting to Ireland
Import UK cars to Ireland VAT-free with our team today. Our team will pass on the VAT saving for any UK car and manage your logistics and shipping to you via our Belfast office. Saving the 20% VAT couldn’t be easier with our expert team.
Find out more about our import service to Ireland.
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VAT Reclaim FAQs
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All your questions on VAT Reclaim
Can I reclaim the VAT back on a car export?
The rules for VAT reclaim have changed since Brexit. Only VAT-registered businesses can reclaim VAT on purchases if they meet the correct requirements. Private individuals are no longer allowed to reclaim VAT themselves.
Who can reclaim the VAT on a car export?
Businesses that are VAT-registered and eligible to do so can reclaim UK VAT on car exports.
How to check if a car is VAT-qualified.
Cars can be advertised as VAT-qualified, but they do not have to say it in the advert. The supplier may tell you if you ask. Read our article about VAT qualifying cars for more details.
Where can I find a list of VAT-qualifying cars?
Simply browse our VAT-qualifying cars list, which features the vast majority of cars advertised in the UK as VAT-qualifying.
Can you help if I have found a VAT-qualifying car with another UK dealer?
Yes, we will be very happy to help you buy your VAT-qualified car from another dealer. Get in touch and share the details of your car.