When purchasing goods in the European Union, you may notice that value added tax is charged to their value. According to the legislation of the European Union, foreigners have the right to return the paid VAT when crossing customs.
Instructions
Step 1
Check out the basic rules for VAT refunds in the EU. These provisions are governed by Council Directive 2006/112 / EC of 28.11.1006, which is valid in all countries within the EU area. For VAT refunds, it is necessary to export the goods unchanged and no later than three months after the date of the actual purchase.
Step 2
Submit documents for tax refund before the expiration of 6 months after issuing an invoice for the purchase of products. Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and tobacco products, as well as liquid fuels are not subject to VAT recovery.
Step 3
When buying goods from a seller, pay attention to the presence of a special form "Global Refund Check" or "Tax Free Shopping". When purchasing products, ask the seller to give you a tax free check in triplicate. The check will indicate your personal data and registration address, as well as the amount that can be received at customs as a VAT refund. Fill in three copies of the Global Refund Check invoice for each product purchased.
Step 4
Present the purchased goods, the issued check, the completed invoice and the passport or other document confirming your permanent residence in the territory of another country at the EU border customs office. After checking, the customs officers must put a mark and a round seal on your luggage, which will confirm the export of the goods, and leave one copy of the tax free receipt and invoice.
Step 5
Visit the Cash Refund office or Tax Free checkpoint after receiving the customs stamp. These offices are located at major European Union border crossings and ferries and at airports. Submit a package of documents for the return of paid VAT. You will receive the entire amount immediately in cash, or you can leave the bank details of your account, to which the refund will be transferred.
