How to enter value added tax on the application 

In the online application (under Funding for the project), answer the question: Other costs include VAT: Yes/No.

YES: VAT can be included in the cost estimate when the site of research is a university, a municipality, central government agency, government research institute or public body (i.e. the VAT remains as a final cost for the organisation).

• In the application (under Funding for the project, Cost estimate), enter the project’s estimated costs including VAT.

NO: VAT is not included in the cost estimate when the site of research is an organisation engaged in business activities, such as a university hospital, hospital district or business company (i.e. the VAT is deductible).

• In the application (under Funding for the project, Cost estimate), do not include VAT, that is, enter the project’s estimated costs without VAT.

Please check the VAT practice from the finance administration of your organisation.

Updated in accordance with the April 2012 call for applications