As noted in last week's news a new online VAT refund system will be introduced across the EU for all claims submitted after 1 January 2010 to replace the current paper-based process. Businesses established in the UK will submit claims for VAT incurred in other EU countries through the HMRC website rather than direct to the Member State of Refund as at present.
Since 1 December it has been possible to register and enrol to use the new HMRC VAT EU Refunds for Agents service and set up authorisations online for agents to act on behalf of clients. Agents will be able to submit refund claims online on or after 1 January 2010.
HMRC has now issued the following clarification:
'VAT...
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As noted in last week's news a new online VAT refund system will be introduced across the EU for all claims submitted after 1 January 2010 to replace the current paper-based process. Businesses established in the UK will submit claims for VAT incurred in other EU countries through the HMRC website rather than direct to the Member State of Refund as at present.
Since 1 December it has been possible to register and enrol to use the new HMRC VAT EU Refunds for Agents service and set up authorisations online for agents to act on behalf of clients. Agents will be able to submit refund claims online on or after 1 January 2010.
HMRC has now issued the following clarification:
'VAT...
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