TMI/expenses/start up costs

[MC Deli]

But VAT is something else:
Did you specifically ask Vero if you can deduct the purchase VAT of an item purchased before the start up against your business revenue VAT? Because I would be extremely surprised if they said yes. Maybe if the receipts are in the same year as the business revenues they might not notice (or might pretend not to). With VAT at 23%.... that's a big chunk of money

No I didn't ask about this.Would be interesting to know - as you say 23% is a big chunk