Navigating VAT in the construction
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:

Purchase, rental and maintenance of equipment

Reclaim VAT on high-value construction equipment including cranes, pavers, mixers, and compactors – whether owned, leased, or serviced for on-site use.

Purchase, rental and maintenance of equipment

Licensing and permit fees

Recover VAT on project-specific permits, inspection fees, building licences, and location-based regulatory charges often required in cross-border developments.

Licensing and permit fees

Meetings, events, conferences and tradeshows

VAT recovery available on event registration, transport, accommodation, and participation costs for industry conferences and construction expos.

Meetings, events, conferences and tradeshows

Other high-value operational costs

Reclaim VAT on supply and install services, PPE, professional consulting, architectural advice, surveying, and material sourcing from foreign suppliers.

Other high-value operational costs

The construction industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year

With multinational projects, complex supply chains, and regulatory hurdles, construction companies often miss out on reclaimable VAT. We help contractors, developers, and engineering firms unlock savings on equipment, services, and operational costs, without slowing down your build.

Other high value expenses

Construction industry FAQs

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

What VAT can construction companies reclaim?

Eligible costs include the purchase, rental, and maintenance of equipment; licensing and permit fees; meetings, events, and trade shows; and other high-value operational costs such as PPE, consulting, architectural services, and material sourcing.

How can construction firms ensure they’re complying with VAT laws?

By keeping valid invoices, applying country-specific VAT rules, and ensuring costs are linked to taxable project activity.

How does VAT IT support the construction sector?

We simplify VAT recovery, manage compliance checks, and handle claims across multiple jurisdictions.

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