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VAT refund

VAT refund procedure

VAT (value-added tax) must be paid for purchases of goods and services in many countries. The input VAT refund procedure offers companies, embassies/consulates, and international organizations the option of being refunded for VAT that they paid outside or inside the territory of the country. Individuals cannot participate in the procedure.

Current News

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VAT refund - Brexit Date2021.02.09

VAT refund procedure - changes concerning invoice corrections Date2020.10.28

VAT refund procedures - application deadline for businesses from EU Member States Date2020.10.16

Topics

Domestic traders

Domestic Businesses

The VAT refund procedure allows domestic businesses to be reimbursed for foreign VAT (value-added tax) that they pay.
Businesses from EU Member States

Businesses from EU Member States

Companies that are established in another EU Member State may, under certain conditions, submit applicationsfor a refund of the VAT paid in Germany.
Businesses from Non-EU Member States

Businesses from Non-EU Member States (third countries)

Businesses that are not established in an EU Member State may, under certain conditions, submit applications for a refund of the VAT (value added tax) paid in Germany.
Diplomatic Missions

Diplomatic Missions and Government Consular Agencies

Permanent foreign diplomatic missions and government consular agencies can receive German VAT (value-added tax) refunds under certain conditions.
International Organisations and Intergovernmental Bodies

International Organisations and Intergovernmental Bodies

Under certain conditions, international organisations and intergovernmental institutions are relieved of indirect taxes in Germany and can be exempted from foreign value added tax.
Agents

Information for Agents

Businesses can be represented by third parties for input VAT refund procedures. On this page, you can find out what requirements must be fulfilled for representation and what specifics must be taken …
Electronic Data Transmission

Electronic Data Transmission

Applications for VAT refund procedures are to be submitted electronically. You can find information on this page about signing up and registering with the BZSt the online portal (BOP).

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