VAT Compensation Scheme for charities

Guide to making a claim in ROS

You can make a claim for the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Compensation Scheme by following the steps outlined below.

  1. Log in to the Revenue Online Service (ROS).
  2. On the 'My Services' tab, scroll to the bottom of the page.
  3. Under 'Other Services', select 'e-repayments Claims'.
  4. Select 'Make a Claim- VAT- Value-Added Tax' and then click 'Continue'.
  5. Select 'Charities VAT Compensation and then click 'Continue'
  6. Review the requirements in 'Overview' and then click 'Continue'.
  7. Select 'Claim details', complete all fields and then click 'Continue'.
  8. Attach any required supporting documentation and then click 'Continue'.
  9. In 'Bank details', input your details and then click 'Continue'.
  10. In the 'Summary' screen, review your details, tick the declaration and then click 'Submit'.
  11. Enter your password and then click 'Sign and submit'. 

If an option does not appear in ROS for your charity to submit a claim, please contact the Charities and Sports Exemption Unit.