May I have a commercial van for a private use?

lydialaois · 24-07-2017 12:40PM #1

Hello,

I would like to buy a new van instead to use my car anymore. The reason is that I have 2 dogs and it is more practical to use a van for take them everywhere.

So I was wondering if i can buy a van and not use it as commercial one, just for private use and of course if it is possible to have an insurance and can be taxed.

Thanks !!!

Dravokivich · 24-07-2017 12:41PM

There's a guy nearby my folks that does this. Not sure on the particulars around it though.

srsly78 · 24-07-2017 12:44PM

If your van is for private use then it's a private van. What is the question here exactly? You can't claim company expenses for private stuff, it counts as benefit-in-kind.

So yeah sure you can do this, but might get audited and penalised in the future.

ianob7 · 24-07-2017 12:45PM

If you're gonna be taxing the van privately just remember the price will be determined by engine size.

beveragelady · 24-07-2017 12:47PM

That's what I do. I tax it privately which is expensive but not crazy. I stayed with the insurance company I had before I got the van.
I bloody LOVE being a van lady.

lydialaois · 24-07-2017 12:49PM

Thanks guys you are awsome

Cows Go µ · 24-07-2017 02:11PM

You might have trouble insuring it now. Most insurers require a commercial reason to insure a van. Before you do anything ring a few companies to make sure you can actually insure it

May I have a commercial van for a private use?

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