Hilton MF in Scotland and VAT

[Squid]

I received my two annual MF invoices for 2019 and I see VAT added onto them.

One is for 88.56 and the other is 3.85.

Since I don't live there and typically when I travel I get VAT back, does this also apply to these charges? Has anyone tried asking for them to be removed or get the VAT back?

 

[1Kflyerguy]

I believe the VAT refund is only for goods, not services. You can't typically claim a refund on the VAT for hotels, car rentals, meals, etc.. I assume VAT from the MF would be considered a service.

 

[Squid]

I got an official response and you are right 1kflyerguy:

“Services relating to land or property include estate agency, conveyancing, architects, surveying, construction, property maintenance and repair work, hotel accommodation (unless a tour operator), defined exhibition stands, and property management services. If the property is in the UK, the service is liable to UK VAT regardless of the status or location of the customer. If the property is in the USA, the service is outside the scope of UK VAT regardless of the status or location of the customer.”