{"id":1423211,"date":"2024-05-30T15:06:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/?p=1423211"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T13:06:07","slug":"detax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/en\/blog\/detaxe\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax exemption: how to benefit from it when traveling in the European Union?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping in Europe can be highly advantageous for travelers living outside the European Union. In fact, they can benefit from a <strong>refund of value-added tax (VAT)<\/strong> on certain purchases made during their stay. This article explains how to take advantage of this opportunity during your stay in France.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The principle of tax exemption: what is it?<\/h2>\n<p>For travelers residing outside the European Union, the <strong>tax refund<\/strong> is entitled to claim a refund of VAT on purchases made in the EU and brought back in their personal luggage on their return. In France, for example, VAT represents 20% of the price of goods.<\/p>\n<h3>Conditions of eligibility<\/h3>\n<p>Several conditions must be met in order to benefit from the tax exemption:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Residing outside the European Union<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make purchases of at least EUR 100.01 per store per day<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Taking purchased items with you in your personal luggage when leaving the EU<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must provide proof of residence outside the European Union, such as a passport showing your address abroad, or a certificate of registration in the register of French nationals established outside France if your French passport shows a French address.<\/p>\n<h2>The tax-free procedure: steps to follow<\/h2>\n<h3>Payment and receipt of sales slip<\/h3>\n<p>When you make a purchase, you pay the price inclusive of all taxes. Then, the retailer or his customs-approved partner issues you with a <strong>electronic sales note<\/strong> for sales without VAT, which will be used as the basis for your claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Validation by customs<\/h3>\n<p>Before leaving the EU, it is crucial to have this slip validated by customs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Present it to the customs authorities at the airport before checking in your luggage.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Make sure <strong>keep purchased goods with you<\/strong> for any potential verification by customs officials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Once validated, this document will activate the VAT refund process.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Obtaining reimbursement<\/h3>\n<p>There are two options for reclaiming VAT:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Immediately at the airport at dedicated kiosks (subject to local conditions).<\/li>\n<li>By bank transfer after returning the validated slip to the address indicated by the merchant or via an intermediary company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It is important to check whether <strong>administrative expenses<\/strong> are applied by the seller or intermediary company, and how much they are.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1425454\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visamundi.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-30-at-15.02.47-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Tips for maximizing your refund<\/h2>\n<h3>Accumulate purchases<\/h3>\n<p>A smart way to reach the minimum threshold of EUR 100.01 is to <strong>combine your purchases from the same merchant<\/strong> or online via customs-approved operators. This method facilitates compliance with regulatory requirements and optimizes your refund claim.<\/p>\n<h3>Compare tax-free operators<\/h3>\n<p>Processing fees vary from operator to operator. Some charge lower commissions than others. Make a <strong>preliminary comparison between different service providers<\/strong> can significantly increase the amount recovered.<\/p>\n<h2>Practical examples of travellers<\/h2>\n<p>Let's take the example of John, an American who usually lives in the United States, but regularly travels to France on business. During his stay, he buys various items for a total of EUR 300. Thanks to the tax-free procedure, John will be able to reclaim around 50 EUR in the form of a VAT refund, considerably reducing the total cost of his purchases.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping in Europe can be very advantageous for travelers residing outside the European Union. In fact, they can benefit from a refund of value-added tax (VAT) on certain purchases made during their stay. 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