Businesses often forgo input VAT credit if the purchase/expense invoice is more than 6 months old (or, 2 months in the case of monthly tax periods). Needless to say, such a tax position results in a financial loss to the business. Alternatively, the buyers could strain the business relations with the suppliers by asking to reissue a current dated invoice.
Source Khaleej Times
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