Reply to post: Re: claim their VAT back

Amazon and eBay agree to expose potential VAT evaders for UK tax man

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Re: claim their VAT back

Businesses do not claim back VAT. They offset it against the VAT they have collected on behalf of HMRC. VAT is paid by the purchaser, collected by the business on behalf of HMRC.

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