Re: VAT on ATPL/IR courses
Thanks for the feedback guys, particularly the info on Irish flying schools.
Given that there are always lots of qualified FI's out there looking to build hours, added to my desire to build hours and to avoid VAT, maybe then it makes sense to start a flying business.
This would then show HMCE that I had a legitimate reason for claiming VAT back on my training, plus VAT back on fuel and maintenance for the aircraft. The sub-contracted instructor is happy cause he gets his hours, I'm happy 'cause I get my hours cheaply and don't pay VAT and the Vatman is happy 'cause I've adhered to the letter of the law.
Just a thought...
Birky
Incidentally, why on Earth don\'t pilots get some sort of zero rating for their training anyway? Seems very unfair to me. You don\'t pay VAT on college courses do you?