Reclaim VAT on business expenses
Unlock up to 27% back on business spend – with zero hassle.
We simplify VAT recovery across both foreign and domestic expenses, helping you recover funds quickly and stay compliant in every country you operate.
Less admin. More return. Real impact.
What is Valued Added Tax?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax on the supply of goods and services – and it adds up fast. Rates range from 5% to 27%, increasing your operating costs every time you trade. And because VAT rules vary by country, staying compliant is complex.
VAT goes by many names around the world:
- IVA in Italy
- GST in Canada, Australia and India
- MWST in Germany and Austria
- TVA in France and Beligum
- MOMS in Scandinavia
No matter what it’s called, Fintua helps you manage it, reclaim it and stay ahead of it.
What is VAT reclaim?
Businesses can reclaim VAT paid on eligible expenses – but timing and precision are key. To support cross-border trade, the EU introduced legislation in the 1980s allowing companies to recover VAT spent in other Member States. Today, reclaim opportunities also extend beyond the EU.
You may be able to reclaim VAT on costs like travel, accommodation, training, events and supplier invoices – both locally and internationally. But each country sets its own rules and deadlines are strict.
Fintua makes reclaiming VAT straightforward – even across multiple jurisdictions. We handle the complexity, so you can focus on the return.
Foreign VAT reclaim
Your international travel costs could be worth more than you think.
When employees travel abroad for work, the VAT on expenses like hotels, meals, transport and events adds up fast. The good news? You can often reclaim it – even if you’re not VAT registered in the country where the spend occurs.
Eligible costs typically include:
- Accommodation
- Meals and entertainment
- Taxis and public transport
- Car hire
- Conference and event fees
Fintua helps you recover what’s yours – quickly, compliantly and with minimal effort.
Domestic VAT reclaim
Don’t leave money on the table at home. If your business incurs local travel and expense (T&E) costs, like hotels, meals or entertainment, you may be entitled to reclaim VAT.
In most countries, this is done monthly or quarterly, but some also allow retroactive claims on past spend.
Fintua helps you reclaim more with less effort.
VAT reclaim on foreign supplier invoices
Foreign VAT charges add up fast and reclaiming them isn’t always easy.
Invoices from international suppliers often include VAT that your business can recover – but navigating the reclaim process can be complex.
In fact, around 70% of foreign invoices contain VAT errors. Once you’ve paid, correcting them is tough and missed refunds are common.
Fintua helps you reclaim VAT on eligible Accounts Payable invoices, including:
- Tooling, packaging and production materials
- Research and development (R&D) costs
- Clinical trials
- Inter-company charges
- Conferences, training and events
- Sponsorship and marketing
- Rent or property purchase
- Legal, consultancy and professional services
- Import VAT and airline expenses
We handle the detail, so you don’t miss a cent.