VAT Refund Process for Cash Purchases

I will soon be traveling to Amsterdam and plan to purchase some goods at the Apple store, and would be requesting a refund of the VAT since I am not a resident of the EU.

I did some research and found that in Netherlands VAT is 21% (wow!) and only refundable on purchases more than 50 EUR.

Also, I found out that there are two services available at the airport that can help with refunds (vatfree and global-blue).

All the services can refund you on your credit card, or wire transfer to an account in the EU. What if I didn't buy through a credit card? Do they then wire outside of the EU or send a check?

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Best Answer

Only use vatfree.com. They will give you the most refund.

you can choose to have the total refund transferred to a credit card, paypal, bank account or a good cause.

c.f. Global Blue.

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How do I get a refund on VAT?

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. outlining the responsibilities of the national tax authorities.

How long does it take to process a VAT refund?

Repayments are usually made within 30 days of HMRC getting your VAT Return. Your repayment will go direct to your bank account if HMRC has your bank details. Otherwise HMRC will send you a cheque (also known as a 'payable order'). You can change the details that HMRC uses to make your repayment.

How do I claim VAT back on UK purchases?

How to get a VAT refund

Get a VAT 407(NI) form from the retailer. ...

Complete the VAT 407(NI) form. ...

Show the goods, the completed form and your receipts to customs at the point when you leave Northern Ireland or the EU.

Customs will approve your form if everything is in order.

Do you need to show items for VAT refund?

You must show the invoice, the refund form, the goods and any other necessary documents to the customs officers of the last EU country you leave. The customs officers must stamp the form as proof of export. Without the stamp, you will not obtain the refund.

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