VATClaimCheckYour business may have overpaid VAT — and HMRC won't tell you.
VAT rules on partial exemption, zero-rating, construction and food are complex. Most UK VAT-registered businesses have never had a dedicated VAT review. Take the free 2-minute eligibility check before the 4-year window closes.
How a VAT repayment claim works
Under Section 80 of the VAT Act 1994, businesses can reclaim VAT overpaid in the last 4 years.
- 1
Free eligibility check
Answer 8 short questions about your sector, supplies and VAT history. Takes around 2 minutes.
- 2
Specialist VAT review
If you may have a claim, a qualified UK VAT specialist will review your returns at no cost.
- 3
Claim prepared & submitted
If overpayments are found, your specialist prepares a Section 80 claim and submits it to HMRC on your behalf.
- 4
Repayment received
HMRC typically settles claims in 30–90 days. A success fee is only deducted if money is recovered.
Common VAT overpayments we see
Anonymised examples from specialist partner case files. Results vary — your eligibility depends on your specific VAT history.
Printing — Yorkshire
£34,200
Zero-rated print misclassified as standard-rated
Care home — Kent
£21,800
Partial exemption method recalculated
Caterer — London
£58,400
Cold food supplies wrongly standard-rated
Frequently asked questions
How far back can I claim?+
HMRC's statutory cap means VAT repayment claims under Section 80 VATA 1994 are limited to the 4 years before the claim is submitted. The clock keeps running — every month of delay can mean another month of recoverable VAT lost.
Do I have to use your service?+
No. You can check for and claim overpaid VAT directly with HMRC, free of charge, using VAT Notice 700/45 at gov.uk. We are an independent referral service — most businesses use us because the rules and calculations are complex.
What does it cost?+
The eligibility check is free. If a claim is identified and you choose to proceed, our specialist partners work on a success-fee basis — a percentage of any VAT they recover for you. Full fee terms are provided in writing before you commit. If no money is recovered, you pay nothing.
Are you HMRC?+
No. We are an independent UK business and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of HMRC, GOV.UK or any government body.
Free 2-minute check
See if your business overpaid VAT