Often people who travel abroad are unaware that they can buy goods cheaper than locals. The fact is that value added tax is also included in the cost of goods. And the foreigner, after the purchase, has the right to return a part of the value of the goods equal to this tax. You can get this money both in the country where you bought the goods, and in Russia, both in Moscow and in another city of the country. So how do you get tax-free?
It is necessary
- - goods purchased abroad;
- - receipts for these goods;
- - international passport.
Instructions
Step 1
When purchasing a product, inform the seller that you want to issue a tax-free check. To do this, you will need to present your passport as confirmation that you are a foreigner and do not have a residence permit in this country. When you receive your check, check that the seller filled it out correctly. In large stores, a store employee can send you to fill out the documents in a special department that deals with tax-free registration.
Step 2
On arrival at a foreign airport or, if you are traveling by train or car, to the border, contact the customs officer. He should stamp your tax-free check. Also, you will have to present the goods for which you must return part of the money, and your passport. In some countries there is a requirement that products must not be used and must be, for example, in their original packaging. Therefore, do not strip tags from clothes and transport purchased equipment and souvenirs in industrial packaging.
Step 3
Contact the VAT refund center. If you don't find it at a foreign airport, you can do it in your hometown. Tax-free services are provided by some banks working with the Global Refund tax refund system, for example, VTB 24 and a number of others. If the amount of your refund is more than 150 euros, you will not be able to receive your money immediately, but only in a day or two.
Step 4
If you have already arrived in Moscow, come to one of these banks with a tax-free check and a passport. Get the money you owe. They will be issued in rubles at the current exchange rate of the bank. If the amount is more than 150 euros, you may have to wait for a refund within one or two days.
Step 5
In the event that the amount of the refund due to you is more than 1000 euros, send your tax-free check to the Global Refund organization itself, which deals with registration and tax-free returns. The address will be indicated on the envelope, which in this case will be given to you by the seller when buying for a large package.
