VAT refund as a sole trader.

Lorne Malvo · 06-07-2025 06:25PM #1

Just wondering, is a VAT receipt sufficient for a VAT refund or does it have to be a VAT invoice?

Any input much appreciated.

mulbot · 06-07-2025 06:30PM

Both are acceptable, for instance a diesel receipt.

SureYWouldntYa · 07-07-2025 12:19AM

Some places like Currys dont note VAT on their standard receipt even though the vast majority of what they sell is at 23%, so you’d need to get a VAT receipt or invoice in that case to cover yourself. Once the VAT is noted on the receipt or invoice it is generally valid

Jasper-Leonson · 08-07-2025 06:10AM

Hai Community members,

I am new to VAT registration and I really confused about VAT on overseas purchases. If I buy goods from another EU country, do I need to pay VAT on them, and can I claim it back? any advice greatly appreciated……

drunkmonkey · 08-07-2025 07:42AM

you don’t have to pay vat on items when buying, if you do that, then what you’re meant to technically do is record it in your vat return, pay it but claim it back again…cash flow wise it’s better buying without vat.

anything like this, ask your accountant, they’ll keep you out of trouble.

Jasper-Leonson · 09-07-2025 05:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123613714#Comment_123613714

Thank you for your reply. I will definitely check in with my accountant to make sure everything’s recorded properly..

VAT refund as a sole trader.

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