Navigating VAT in the advertising
industry

See where VAT recovery opportunities are often missed in your industry

Up to

25%

May be eligible for VAT recovery, offering significant savings!

Benefits

Maximise budgets

Foreign VAT exposure often results
from VAT incurred on:

Campaign production costs

VAT recovery on filming, editing, studio rentals, set design, props, and production equipment.

Campaign production costs

Media buying and technology

Reclaim VAT on media buying for TV, radio, and digital platforms, as well as software subscriptions for analytics, design, and project management.

Media buying and technology

Travel and transportation

VAT recovery on flights, train tickets, car hire, fuel costs, and the shipping of essential props and equipment for shoots.

Travel and transportation

Conferences, events, meetings, and tradeshows

Reclaim VAT on event registration, venue hire, accommodation, sponsorship fees, and catering for industry events.

Conferences, events, meetings, and tradeshows

The advertising industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year

The advertising industry’s complex supply chains and evolving VAT laws make recovery challenging. As a trusted VAT reclaim partner, we have reclaimed millions for leading agencies worldwide, helping businesses navigate VAT complexities and maximise recovery. We save you money, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance while optimising your campaign management.

Other high value expenses

Advertising industry FAQs

Explore our FAQs to learn how VAT recovery can support your industry, improve efficiency, and help you save more.

What VAT can advertising agencies reclaim?

You can often reclaim VAT on campaign production costs, media buying and technology, travel and transportation.

How can agencies ensure they’re complying with VAT laws while reclaiming?

By checking that all invoices are valid, expenses are linked to business activity, and claims follow local VAT rules.

How does VAT IT help advertising businesses?

We review your spend, identify what’s reclaimable, and manage the entire process – from paperwork to submission.

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