Does Tahiti/French Polynesia offer VAT refund upon departure?
My hotel on Moorea includes a "VAT" charge of 13% on meals and spa receipts. Is it possible to get this amount refunded when I get to the airport for my return flight? If so, how? I found old (ten year plus) message board posts about it. The hotel front desk had no idea about it.
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You can never reclaim VAT on anything you consumed in the country/territory. VAT refund schemes only apply to goods you export, and there are many conditions attached (minimum amount per transaction, minimum total amount, paperwork, etc.).
Meals and spas (as well as lodging, car rentals, tours, excursions, drinks, any services, etc.) are definitely not eligible for such schemes.
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Can you claim VAT after leaving country?
Yes, you can get a VAT refund even for your online purchases. The same rules apply: you must be a permanent resident in a non-EU country and the amount you paid must be above the minimum prescribed by the country of the online store.Can you get VAT refund after Brexit?
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Taxes: There is no sales tax in The Islands of Tahiti. However, a special 6% reduced rate Value Added Tax (VAT) applies to all rented accommodations (hotel rooms, guesthouses and family stays), and room and meal packages -- both American Plan (3 meals) and Modified American Plan (breakfast and dinner).What is VAT refund for Tourists?
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