- Excess recoverable input VAT must be claimed or refunded within five years; unclaimed balances expire with no extensions.
- The change impacts cash flow, balance sheet accuracy, and tax risk, especially for businesses registered since 2018 or with complex supply chains.
- Businesses should review historical VAT periods, quantify unclaimed VAT, assess anti-evasion risk, prioritize claims by expiry, and ensure proper documentation.
- Common mistakes include assuming indefinite claim periods, poor reconciliation, ignoring supplier risk, and delaying action.
- Professional VAT advisory is crucial for efficient recovery, audit risk reduction, and compliance under stricter rules; the final deadline for 2018-2020 VAT is 31 December 2026, and expired VAT cannot be reinstated.
Source: acme-group.me
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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