How to Obtain Your Import VAT Certificate (C79) from HMRC – Updated Guidance

• Import VAT certificates (C79) show how much VAT you’ve paid on imports
• You can recover the VAT as input tax on your VAT Return
• If declarations were made using Customs Declaration Service software, you need to get the certificate online
• Certificates are available online every month
• If both Customs Declaration Service and CHIEF service were used, combine the amounts for your VAT Return
• CHIEF cannot be used for new declarations, all must be through Customs Declaration Service
• To get certificates, you need a Government Gateway user ID linked to your EORI number
• Create a user ID when getting your import VAT certificate
• Online services may be slow during busy times, check for any problems with the service.

Source: gov.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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