- Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA) lets VAT-registered businesses declare and recover import VAT on their VAT return instead of paying it at the border, improving cashflow.
- Businesses must opt for PVA on customs declarations and download Monthly Postponed VAT Statements from HMRC as evidence for VAT recovery.
- VAT returns must accurately reflect PVA statement figures in the correct boxes and periods.
- Common errors include not downloading statements, incorrect VAT return entries, period mismatches, and miscalculations with partial exemption.
- PVA is especially useful for high-value or high-volume importers, but care is needed where VAT recovery is restricted.
Source: deeksvat.co.uk
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