UK VAT on property works

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  1. #1

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    UK VAT on property works

    All,

    Firstly, apologies if I have posted this in the wrong sector, but hopefully it's ok here.

    Wanted to seek some assistance as I'm sure there are many who may have had this question previously.

    Myself and my wife are working and living in HK and we own a property in the UK that we have now let out.
    We have just had some work completed on the property by an electrician and he has sent the bill and also added VAT.

    As we are outside of the EU, is this something we should still be paying, or are we exempt? I don't want to send the cost of the VAT across if it's not needed. I can't find anything on the internet that gives me a clear answer as it refers to mainly goods.

    Many thanks in advance,

    Ali


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    Yes, you'll have to pay the UK VAT.

    To add insult to injury, you'll have to pay tax on your rental income. But you can deduct expenses, such as your electrician's bill.