Can I claim back VAT on my vehicle?
VAT on a van is usually claimable. On a car, it depends on personal use. See how much you can claim.
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Enter the VAT charged to see what you can claim.
About this calculator
For VAT-registered businesses buying or leasing a vehicle.
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How it’s worked out
VAT on buying a car is blocked unless it's used only for business and not available for personal use. On a leased car with any personal use, half the VAT on the payments is blocked. VAT on vans and other commercial vehicles is normally claimable in full.
Worked example
You can claim back £600 of the £1,200 VAT on the lease payments.
car · leased · available for personal use
| VAT on the vehicle | £1,200 |
|---|---|
| Blocked | − £600 |
| You can claim back | £600 |
Based on HMRC's VAT rules for motoring expenses (Notice 700/64).
Questions people ask
What about fuel?
Either claim only the business share of fuel VAT, or claim it all and pay the fuel scale charge for personal use.
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