Tax refunds for more visitors

Getting VAT back

When buying products that are eligible for VAT refunds in designated stores, overseas visitors should immediately tell the retailer that they wish to get a refund and ask for the documents necessary.

Visitors then go to a customs office that will verify and stamp the documents.

The next step is to apply to designated tax-refund agencies or other institutions set up by the tax authorities for this purpose.

Tax-refund agencies will then declare the goods to the tax authorities and claim a refund within one month.