Can I claim VAT on an overnight stay?

Mike_Eile

Hi,

I recently spent two nights away from home on a business trip. Can I claim for this as part of my VAT returns? If so how much per night?

I've tried searching the revenue website but unfortunately it's not the most user friendly.

Thank you for your help.

Kinetic^

No, you can't claim back VAT on hotels or B&Bs.

Mike_Eile

Kinetic^ wrote: »

No, you can't claim back VAT on hotels or B&Bs.

Thanks for your response.

TheInquisitor

You are entitled to reclaim the VAT paid in respect of accommodation costs incurred while attending a qualifying conference?

A qualifying conference means a conference or meeting in the course or furtherance of business organized to cater for 50 or more delegates which takes place after 1 July 2007 at a venue designed for the purposes of hosting 50 or more delegates. The procedure for reclaiming this VAT is as follows:

* For businesses registered for VAT in Ireland, it can be included as a deduction in their normal bi-monthly VAT return
* For businesses established in other EU Member States a claim can be made to the Irish VAT authorities under the Eighth VAT Directive (79/1072/EEC)
* For businesses established outside the EU, a claim can be made to the Irish VAT authorities under the Thirteenth VAT Directive (86/560/EEC)

demoreino

Can you put the cost of your stay down as a business expense ?

Gloomtastic!

demoreino wrote: »

Can you put the cost of your stay down as a business expense ?

If the reason for your stay was business then yes you can.