VAT refund for tourists in UK?

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Do tourists get VAT refund?

How to obtain a refund of sales tax paid while visiting the United States. The United States Government does not refund sales tax to foreign visitors. Sales tax charged in the United States is paid to individual states, not the Federal government - the same way that Value Added Tax (VAT) is paid in many countries.

How much is VAT refund in UK?

UK has one of the highest refund rates for large purchases, at up to 16.7%....Refund Rates.Purchase AmountPercentageLess than 400 GBP4.3% \u2013 12%400 GBP \u2013 4,000 GBP12% \u2013 14%4,000 GBP \u2013 15,000 GBP14%More than 15,000 GBPAround 16.7%

Who is eligible for VAT refund UK?

But you can get a refund from the retailer if when you bought the goods you got a VAT 407(NI) form. You may be able to get a VAT refund if you're only traveling to Great Britain in order to change planes. You must be travelling to a non EU country and the goods must be in your hold luggage at all times.

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How to get VAT refund in the UK

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