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Claim a VAT refund on a conversion if you're a DIY housebuilder

Use form VAT431C to claim a VAT refund on the conversion of an existing building into a dwelling if you're a DIY housebuilder.

Published 11 June 2014
Last updated 29 August 2019 — see all updates
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HM Revenue & Customs

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VAT refunds for DIY housebuilders - claim form and notes for conversions (VAT431C)

Ref: VAT431C PDF, 228KB, 25 pages

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You can use form VAT431C to claim VAT back on building materials and services you have purchased to convert an existing building into a dwelling.

Email HMRC to ask for this form in Welsh (Cymraeg).

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Published 11 June 2014
Last updated 29 August 2019 + show all updates
  1. The 'VAT refunds for DIY housebuilders - claim form and notes for conversions (VAT431C)' has been updated with a new telephone number and address.
  2. Customers who want to make a claim under the DIY refund scheme, need to contact HMRC to get an updated address to which claim forms should be sent. This change provides details of a telephone number where they can get the address.
  3. The Local Compliance address has been amended on the form.
  4. First published.

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