MINI Clubvan

[MiniSnaps]

Most people who would buy a van are VAT-registered (companies, self-employed people). So they can claim the VAT back on things they buy for the business. Therefore, any van is VAT deductable for these people

It's not Vat-deductable, because commercial vehicle prices are always quoted as ex-vat, ergo there's no VAT to deduct....

[Mon the fish]

I know what you mean, but what I meant is that business users can claim the VAT back, so they list it without VAT. Unlike for everyone else, who has to pay it

[MINIme:)]

ok.......give me a few years and I plan to have a part time business so my question is more relevant than it might have sounded

[Angib]

Just in case anyone think they can get a Clubvan VAT-free, they can't - VAT still has to be paid. But you can get it back for business use vehicle, though that introduces a whole lot of other restrictions.

About 15 years ago, my local VAT office took great pleasure in giving me back the VAT on a motorbike that I used for business travel - they recognise only two types of vehicles, cars and commercial vehicles, so motorbikes are commercial vehicles! But I wouldn't do it again, as it was an admin burden. And remember that you have to repay the VAT on the selling price when you sell it, which is quite nasty lump sum shock.

[Scottie]

also there is a threshold where a small business can become vat registered.

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[MiniSnaps]

also there is a threshold where a small business can become vat registered.

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You can vat register at any level of turnover, it only becomes mandatory at i£77,000 p.a.

[ELFMAN]

Thanks for clearing that up folks. So basically if you don't have a business, you won't have a Clubvan.

[weefossy]

a clubman with the windows painted, gives you a much more practical option,...... imho

[MiniSnaps]

Thanks for clearing that up folks. So basically if you don't have a business, you won't have a Clubvan.

There's nothing stopping a private individual buying a van, Club or otherwise, there's VAT to be paid on cars and commercial vehicles and in both cases it can be reclaimed if you meet the criteria.

[Craig]

a clubman with the windows painted, gives you a much more practical option,...... imho

Agreed