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VAT on farm buildings: unregistered farmers can claim it back

The short answerIf you're a farmer who isn't registered for VAT, you can claim back the VAT you paid on building farm buildings, through Revenue's eRepayments service in myAccount or ROS. You don't send the invoices, but you must keep them for six years.

A new shed or slatted unit can carry thousands in VAT, so check you've claimed it. You'll need the invoice numbers, supplier details and your bank IBAN and BIC.

Quick facts

Who
Unregistered (flat-rate) farmers
What
VAT on farm buildings
How
eRepayments in myAccount or ROS
Documents
Not sent unless asked
Keep invoices
6 years

Who can claim

"If you are an unregistered farmer, from 1 January 2019, you can claim a refund of VAT on farm buildings ." Revenue's guidance lists which buildings and structures qualify.

How to claim

"You should make this claim through the eRepayments service." In myAccount or ROS, go to 'Other Services', then 'e-repayment Claims', and enter the invoice details and your IBAN and BIC.

"You do not have to include supporting documentation for your claim, unless requested to do so." "All invoices should be kept for six years as these maybe required for appraisal."

Common questions

Can farmers claim back VAT on sheds?

Unregistered farmers can claim a refund of VAT on farm buildings through Revenue's eRepayments service.

How do I claim a VAT refund on farm buildings?

Through eRepayments in myAccount or ROS, under 'Other Services' and 'e-repayment Claims'.

Do I need to send invoices?

No, unless asked, but keep them for six years.

Source: Revenue: Apply for refund of VAT on farm buildings, read 1 October 2026. Every figure on this page is quoted from there. If it changes, this page is wrong until we fix it — tell us and we will.

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