claiming VAT for pre VAT registration business expenses

[fabiodessena]

Hi, I am about to file my first VAT return.
I am a sole trader and I registered my business in October 2022, after one year and after passing the 37.5k threshold, I decided to register for VAT. Can I reclaim the VAT on business equipment (not for resale) bought between October 2022 and October 2023?
Also, I buy my business equipment, such as photo cameras, lenses, cables etc. online mainly from Amazon Uk or Amazon Germany (they charge VAT and declare it in the country of import, Ireland), do I need to register for Intra EU VAT or is the Domestic VAT registration enough?

I tried to find a Tax advisor to get all the above clarified but I only find accountants offering accountancy packages with services I don't need (Tax Return, bookkeeping, Registrations etc). I would only need a once-off advice consultation, If you know any company that can offer something like this please let me know, Thanks a million

 

[dublin67]

You might want to approach a tax advisory firm rather than an accounting firm. There are a few of them around.