Can input VAT be claimed on assets used for staff entertainment?

By Marc Sevitz · Updated

If a business buys assets for staff entertainment : like coffee machines, pool table for the canteen, any furniture that can be used by the staff for staff entertainment. Can you claim input VAT?
TaxTim Marc

TaxTim Marc said:
28 January 2014 at 21:47

Entertainment costs are not allowed to be claimed as a VAT input, however office equipment and staff costs such as supplies are allowed.