Question:
Is there any way to retrospectively claim back VAT on a new or refurbished development after the three-month period has ended?
Arthur Weller replies:
It seems that you are talking about the three-month time limit for reclaiming VAT when building a self-build for yourself to live in, under the DIY House Builders VAT scheme. It may be worth your while looking at the article 'Reclaim VAT on new build - Don't miss the time limit', where you can see that it makes a big difference how to define 'completion' when it comes to the self-build VAT reclaim time limit.
