General terms
To be able to claim tax back on the items you have bought with us you must: - Have a permanent residence in a non-EU country - Depart the EU within 90 days of your purchase - Have spent at least the minimum amount of €154.95 on the same day - Ask each store for a VAT receipt and tax refund form with your purchase - You must present your passport, or a scanned copy, in-store when purchasing tax free goods in Italy - Complete the form provided with each individual receipt and then claim tax back either at the in-centre tax refund office or at the airport
In centre/ In city tax refunds:
When paying for your purchases (Check minimum purchase amount and the rules that apply to the partner you are claiming your tax refund with, in that country), ask each store for a VAT receipt and a Tax-Free Form with your purchase At the Tax-Free Refund Point, you must present a fully completed Tax-Free Form, your original purchase receipts and the card you have used to pay for your purchases issued in your name and valid for at least 6 months (check specific validity periods that apply with the partner you are claiming your tax refund with). Here you will receive your tax refund, however, it is still necessary to receive the customs stamp on your Tax-Free Form, with your passport and receipts, at the airport when departing the EU
In airport refunds:
When paying for your purchases, ask each store for a VAT receipt and a Tax-Free Form with your purchase At the airport, go to the Customs desk and present your completed Tax-Free Form, passport, receipts and purchases to get a stamp on your form Then go to the Tax Refund Service Point at the airport to claim your refund
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Minimum purchase amount per country to be eligible for a Tax Refund:
|
Country |
Minimum Purchase Amount (EUR) |
Standard VAT rate (Up to %) |
Customs Stamp Validity |
|
France |
175.01 |
20% |
6 months |
|
Germany |
50.01 |
19% * |
4 years |
|
Italy |
154.95 |
22% |
3 months ** |
|
Austria |
75.01 |
20% |
Go to eValidation |
|
Netherlands |
50 |
21% |
No time limit |
|
Luxembourg |
74 |
17% |
3 years |
|
Spain |
No minimum spends |
21% |
4 years |
|
Greece |
50 |
24%*** |
3 months |
*decreased to 16% until 31st December 2020