Applying for tax refund in France for an item that have been bought by Frenchman

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Can I claim tax back from goods bought in France?

To be entitled to a tax refund, you must present the duty-free slip at customs on leaving France. You may be asked to produce the objects purchased so that they can be verified. You can easily obtain an electronic duty-free slip by using the Pablo terminals at the airports.

Is French VAT recoverable?

It is not possible for EU businesses to recover their French VAT through their regular VAT return, so instead they rely on the 8th Directive VAT reclaims process. For non-EU businesses, they must use the 13th Directive process. Claims may be submitted on a quarterly basis.

How do I claim back VAT from France?

How to claim your VAT refund. You must claim your VAT refund online, via the authorities in the country where your business is based. If you are eligible for a refund, the authorities will pass on your claim to the authorities in the other country.

How do I get a Tourist VAT refund?

Tourists will receive their refunds through a special device placed at the departure port - airport, seaport, or border port - by submitting the tax invoices for their purchases from the outlets registered in the Scheme, along with copies of their passport and credit card.

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