100% legal & HMRC compliant

Reclaim VAT From Before You Registered

Name: ReclaimVAT
Address: GB
Price range: £

Get thousands back from HMRC for expenses before VAT registration.
Takes 10 minutes. No win, no fee.

10 min

To complete process

£2-5k

Typical refund

30%

Only if you win

How It Works

Get your VAT refund in 4 simple steps. No accounting knowledge required.

Upload Invoices

Simply upload your pre-registration invoices. Photos, PDFs, scans - all accepted.

We Process Your Claim

Our team reviews your invoices, validates eligibility, and calculates your refund.

We Submit to HMRC

We prepare form VAT427 and submit your claim to HMRC with all supporting documentation.

Get Your Money

HMRC reviews and pays you directly in 4-6 weeks. We only invoice once you're paid.

Who Can Claim?

Check if you're eligible for a VAT refund

You can claim if you:

Are VAT registered

Must be currently registered for VAT in the UK

Registered within last 4 years

Can reclaim VAT on goods up to 4 years before registration

Made business purchases pre-registration

Equipment, software, services, furniture, tools, marketing

Have VAT receipts/invoices

Photos, PDFs, or scans all work - don't need to be perfect

Best suited for:

•Companies 1-5 years old

•Tech & software businesses

•Spent £5,000+ pre-registration

•Construction & trades

•Still own/use the equipment

•Professional services

Common Questions

What if I don't have all my invoices?

No problem! Claim what you have. You can request duplicates from suppliers, or we can work with partial documentation.

What if my claim is under £2,000?

Still worthwhile! Even £1,000 is money back in your business. Use our calculator to see if it makes sense for you.

What if I'm not sure when I registered for VAT?

Check your VAT certificate, HMRC online account, or contact us - we can help you find it.

Not sure if you qualify? Use our calculator or get in touch for a free eligibility check.

Calculate My Refund Get Free Eligibility Check

What Our Clients Say

Real businesses, real results. See how much they reclaimed.

Reclaimed VAT on our MacBooks, software licenses, and office furniture from 2022. The team processed everything in 2 days and HMRC approved in 5 weeks. Would definitely recommend.

Sarah M.

Founder, Software Development Agency

London

Reclaimed £3,240

Claimed for tools, van equipment, and professional fees from before we hit the VAT threshold. Process was straightforward and they handled all the HMRC queries. Great service.

James R.

Director, Construction Services Ltd

Manchester

Reclaimed £2,850

Never knew this was possible. Got back VAT on laptops, Adobe subscriptions, and accountancy fees from our first year trading. Took me 15 minutes to upload everything.

Emma K.

Owner, Digital Marketing Consultancy

Bristol

Reclaimed £1,920

How We're Different

Compare your options for reclaiming pre-registration VAT

Feature	DIY	Traditional Accountant	ReclaimVAT
Cost	£0 (your time)	£500-£1,500 upfront	30% only if successful
Time Required	4-8 hours (forms, research, submission)	2-3 hours (meetings, briefing)	10 minutes (upload invoices)
Success Rate	~60% (common mistakes)	~80% (varies by experience)	~95% (pre-screened claims)
Risk	High (errors can delay/reject claim)	Low-Medium (you pay regardless)	Zero (no win, no fee)
HMRC Queries	You handle directly	Accountant handles (extra fees)	We handle completely
Speed	Slow (learning curve)	Medium (depends on availability)	Fast (processed in 48hrs)
Expertise	None (you figure it out)	Varies (may not specialize)	Specialized (we only do this)

ReclaimVAT

Cost30% only if successful

Time Required10 minutes (upload invoices)

Success Rate~95% (pre-screened claims)

RiskZero (no win, no fee)

HMRC QueriesWe handle completely

SpeedFast (processed in 48hrs)

ExpertiseSpecialized (we only do this)

Traditional Accountant

Cost£500-£1,500 upfront

Time Required2-3 hours (meetings, briefing)

Success Rate~80% (varies by experience)

RiskLow-Medium (you pay regardless)

HMRC QueriesAccountant handles (extra fees)

SpeedMedium (depends on availability)

ExpertiseVaries (may not specialize)

DIY

Cost£0 (your time)

Time Required4-8 hours (forms, research, submission)

Success Rate~60% (common mistakes)

RiskHigh (errors can delay/reject claim)

HMRC QueriesYou handle directly

SpeedSlow (learning curve)

ExpertiseNone (you figure it out)

The Bottom Line

DIY is time-consuming and risky. Accountants are expensive upfront with no guarantee. We only win when you win - no upfront costs, specialized expertise, and processed in 48 hours.

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Ready to Claim Your VAT Back?

No win, no fee. We only get paid if you do.

30% + VAT

of VAT reclaimed (only if successful)

No upfront cost - only pay if successful

Fast turnaround - typically 6-8 weeks

HMRC compliant - 100% legal

Expert support throughout

Average claim takes 10 minutes to submit. Total timeline typically 6-8 weeks.