Questions tagged [vat]
Value Added Tax which can often be refunded when exiting a foreign country.
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Can I bring my RTX 4090, RAM, and CPU in my carry-on when flying to France?
I'm moving from the US to France for a new job, and I want to bring my PC with me. I'm planning to disassemble it and take the key components, like my RTX 4090, RAMs, and CPU, in my carry-on bag to ...
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VAT refund help
I am Croatian citizen but resident of Russia. I deregistered from Croatia as I had all required documents to deregister from tax office in my country. I am tax resident of Russia, I have work permit ...
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Where to get VAT stamp during a trip in Europe?
I made significant purchases in Sweden and need a stamp for tax refund. I leave Denmark for Norway by ferry and then fly from Bergen to Paris. From Paris I will go to Zurich by train 3 days later and ...
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Do I need to include foreign VAT while declaring goods for personal use at UK customs?
Suppose I buy personal goods worth 4500 AED (1000 GBP approx) in UAE and arrive at the UK. I am a UK resident.
Now suppose that I have paid an additional 225 AED (50 GBP approx) as VAT in UAE. So the ...
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VAT Refund on someone else’s card
My parents have a flight back to home tomorrow. They have some refund receipts (Global Blue) to be shown at the Berlin airport.
Since cash refunds have more fee, we wanted to opt for VISA credit/debit ...
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If I buy a used car in another country in the EU/Schengen and move to Germany, do I have to pay VAT again
I'm in another Schengen country waiting for a residence permit. I can buy a car - if I pay cash. I'm planning on buying used but don't want to pay taxes twice. In this country I can even buy it ...
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Do I have to declare personal items at Customs in Dublin Airport?
Since Aer Lingus announced service to my airport starting next year, I've been planning a trip, likely this time next year. I'm likely bringing my laptop, my DSLR camera, and of course my phone. The ...
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Non European flying to Germany to buy an expensive item. I am returning home through Switzerland, where should I request a tax refund?
I will be buying an expensive item in Germany, then after a few weeks I will visit Switzerland. A few days later I will take a direct flight home. How should I apply for my tax refund? Are there ...
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How to calculate Municipality fee, Service charge, and VAT for restaurants in Dubai
Restaurants in Dubai charge Municipality fee, Service charge, and VAT.
Let's say all Prices are inclusive/exclusive of 10% service charge, 7% Municipality fee and 5% VAT.
How can I calculate this? ...
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Flying back to EU with electronic devices without being able to prove I already paid VAT and import taxes
I'm a French resident.
In 2019 I bought online a $200 laptop coming from Hong-Kong. It was sold by the merchant without VAT and sent by DHL. I remember very well I had to pay around 55 euros in VAT + ...
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VAT refund after leaving Germany?
I have bought a laptop while staying in Germany for a few day about a week ago. I was short on time, so didn't manage to refund my tax at airport's customs. I have the receipt from shop and a form, ...
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How to claim VAT refund travelling from Amsterdam to London by train
After brexit, travellers from EU to UK can reclaim vat on purchases. My question is how can this be done from Amsterdam?
Is there a customs office near the Eurostar entrance so that the VAT refund ...
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Must goods be unused to get Spanish VAT refunded?
Suppose I visit Spain, buy an expensive item, get the seller to provide a DIVA form, intending to get a VAT refund upon returning to my non-EU country of residence. It’s the kind of item that can be ...
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VAT refund in Milan airport, where to do it?
In this question, it was mentioned that there are 4 tax refund places in Milan Malpensa airport, but that question is from 5 years ago so wanted to check a few details, especially because I have ~30 ...
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How can I avoid supporting unethical/criminal behavior reagrding fiscal matters when travelling? [closed]
When travelling, I am often offered to pay in cash, with the risk of the business I am completing the transaction not paying VAT.
On the other hand, if I pay by credit card, there is a non-zero risk ...
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