Navigating VAT in the aviation
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:

Tooling costs

Reclaim VAT on tools, moulds, casts, and cradles used in the production of specialised aircraft components and parts.

Tooling costs

Aircraft and systems testing

VAT recovery on cross-border testing services, including facility rentals and safety compliance procedures critical to maintaining regulatory standards.

Aircraft and systems testing

Ground handling services

Recover VAT on baggage handling, ramp services, aircraft cleaning, and other operational costs tied to aviation ground support.

Ground handling services

Conferences, events, meetings and tradeshows

Reclaim VAT on industry events, including registration fees, accommodation, sponsorships, transport, and associated logistics.

Conferences, events, meetings and tradeshows

The aviation industry loses millions in
unclaimed VAT refunds every year

The aviation industry loses millions in unclaimed VAT refunds every year

With complex global supply chains and ever-changing tax legislation, the aviation sector faces real challenges when it comes to VAT compliance. We work with hundreds of aviation companies to simplify VAT recovery, helping teams reclaim what’s theirs while staying focused on operational excellence. Whether it’s tooling, maintenance, testing, or travel – we’ve got your VAT covered.

Other high value expenses

Aviation industry FAQs

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

What VAT can aviation companies reclaim?

Recoverable costs include tooling for specialised parts, aircraft and systems testing, ground handling services, and participation in global aviation events and trade shows.

How can aviation companies ensure they’re complying with VAT laws?

By keeping proper tax invoices, applying the correct rules for each jurisdiction, and ensuring all claims meet regulatory standards.

How does VAT IT support the aviation sector?

We handle the reclaim process, reduce compliance risks, and maximise VAT recovery across international operations.

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