VAT on leasehold property

[Chino]

Hi,

Can I check a company if a can claim the expense and the vat back on legal fees incurred prior to VAT registration for a leasehold purchase?

Thanks,

[les35]

In principle, VAT incurred prior to registration can be recovered under reg 111. HMRC Notice 700 chapter 11 refers to this.

[Chino]

Agree.

But as the expense is not a tax deductible expense, i just wanted to check you can still claim the VAT even though it isnt allowable?

Thanks,