Apologies for my ignorance but where is 'PT', please?
In case anyone travelling to PT you can get tax discounts when shopping for any good over 50€ + 23% VAT. Money credited back to card / cash when you leave. Happy days.
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Apologies for my ignorance but where is 'PT', please?
Worth booking a return flight just to fill your boots with Rolex (I hear readily available in PT).
Please keep in mind that the claim of VAT back from any EU country is likely to be systematically communicated to HMRC who will invoice you UK VAT. So the gain may not be worth the trouble.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
Last edited by MartynJC (UK); 10th May 2022 at 21:57.
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
I’d love to know how you prove you’re resident in England Scotland or Wales (and not NI)
I know I wouldn’t travel with a driving license, and your address isn’t on your passport
Not just PT of course, https://www.globalblue.com
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
What if you held a British passport and UK DL, but don’t actually reside there for more than tax threshold?
Last edited by Toshk; 28th February 2024 at 23:32.
1) yes it’s true.
2) I don’t know if it’s systematic or on request. But most of the VAT refunds are handled by a third party (Global Blue, Planet) and now an app (Zapptax). Those are in direct relationships with both countries tax authorities.
Maybe more importantly, fundamentally if you claim VAT for your purchases and fail to declare them when entering the EU you are potentially defrauding your country (as they were not bought as duty free).
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.
'Against stupidity, the gods themselves struggle in vain' - Schiller.