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VAT on Employee Benefits

Company car, staff meals, gym — when does employee benefit become deemed supply?

HR/TAXMarch 2026 · 8 min read

Key Benefits

Benefit Input VAT Deemed Supply?
Company car (business use) ✅ Recoverable No — if business use
Company car (personal use) ✅ Recoverable Yes — on personal element
Staff meals (on-site canteen) ✅ Recoverable Yes — deemed supply
Medical insurance ❌ Exempt input N/A
Staff training (business) ✅ Recoverable No
Staff accommodation ✅ Recoverable Yes — deemed supply

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