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Can I claim back VAT on a seven-seater?
I am vat registered in southern Ireland and want to purchase a 7 seater suv ,my budget is around 20k ,can i claim vat back if i buy in rep of Ireland or would i be able to buy in the north ex vat
Our answer:
Hi Kevin,
It will depend on how your business is structured, but generally speaking you can only claim back VAT on commercial vehicles, and there’s no seven-seater that counts as a commercial, unless you’re talking about a minibus. If you’re buying new in the North, you’ll still have to pay VAT when you re-register the car down here. I think the best person to speak to might actually be your accountant…
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