is my 90 a commercial vehicle for tax purposes?

johnnyoxford · Nov 19, 2010

I have googled this a it but not really found a clear cut answer.

My land rover is a business vehicle (ie owned by my LTD company), basically its my van for moving old machinery about.

My accountant asked me today if it is a "commercial vehicle" for tax purposes.

I have tried to find out but cant find a clear answer. Has anyone faced a similar question?

It is a 1993 200tdi 2 seater, hard back, no rear seats, no rear windows.

1 thing that I do seem to need to know is what the payload is? Is it 1 ton or more? Any clues on that one too?

buckshot · Nov 19, 2010

if its got a van back on it yes if its got windows in the side then yer on a sticky wicket

had a 90 the same and the accountant said if it had windows in the side no hope

Trewey · Nov 19, 2010

My 110 Utility is classed as Commercial - £185 RFL.

buckshot · Nov 19, 2010

Treworgey 90 said:
My 110 Utility is classed as Commercial - £185 RFL.

thats a point my 110 crew cab should be same as yours have to chase that up before tax runs out end of feb

johnnyoxford · Nov 19, 2010

It has no windows in the back.

Last time I taxed it was £185.00

Does that mean it is commercial?

buckshot · Nov 19, 2010

johnnyoxford said:
It has no windows in the back.

Last time I taxed it was £185.00

Does that mean it is commercial?

thats a yes then i'd say

wack61 · Nov 19, 2010

If it has no windows in the back it's a van so yes it's a commercial, if you use it for personal use, even taking something to the tip it's classed as a benefit and subject to a £3000 tax bill, my accountant told me I should keep a log of all my mileage in my van so I can show every mile is bookable to a job in case they ever want to see it, it's academic in my case as it's got a tachograph in it but it's something you should keep in mind if you're claiming it as a commercial

paul_c · Nov 19, 2010

Different taxes have a slightly different definition of what is commercial or not. For road tax, its seats/windows. For HMRC VAT exemption, its the use of the vehicle. ie you can get the VAT back for a car, but it must be put "out of reach" for personal use, in practice this means its kept at a workplace not home, and that its not insured for SDP use. For a van, the rules are slightly more relaxed in that it doesn't need to be "out of reach" but you're still not allowed to get a personal benefit off of it.

So beware trying to get VAT back etc just based on road tax class - it doesn't work like that.

steve-o · Nov 19, 2010

If you are talking about JUST road tax then isn't a 1993 the same with or without windows?

Arch · Nov 20, 2010

Out of interest who are you guys insuring youre commercial vehicals with. I used to have a van and have stayed with them, not sure im getting the best deal for a landy

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