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Carrying out construction sector work yourself.

MVB
05/06/2023
Question

I work in the construction sector as a secondary occupation (mostly as a subcontractor).
Can I also carry out work at my own home with materials purchased and brought in by the business?
I have already looked into this, but I cannot find a conclusive answer. Apparently, it also has to do with which activities are specified when registering the business.
I would assume that I just have to issue an invoice to myself so that the vAT is ultimately paid privately, as the vAT on the materials is recovered through the business?
Can I also make use of the reduced vAT rate (6%) because the house is more than 10 years old?

Thanks in advance for your responses.

I can think of two scenarios:

1) You are renovating your home and you are renovating a room that you will actually use for your business. In that case, the purchased materials can simply be entered in your accounts (in full or in part, depending on how professionally you will use the room). You do not have to charge yourself for this, just enter the purchase invoices.

2) Or you are renovating a private room from your home. Here, you can make purchases for your business, no problem. You can recover the 21% vAT on the purchase and enjoy any discounts you may already receive. You will then have to invoice yourself, effectively, but this can be at 6% if your home meets the requirements.

You do not have to charge for your own hours, but you do have to charge for the materials (at 6% vAT).

Thank you very much for your answer.

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You really should try it out for yourself. Even if you don’t have a company number yet, you can already go ahead.

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