Tax Free when leaving EU through a different country
I bought the laptop in Netherlands but am planning to leave EU through Italy.
How can I get tax refunds in my case?
Do I need to stamp my receipts in both: Schiphol and Milano airports?
italy netherlands eu ams tax-refunds
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
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I bought the laptop in Netherlands but am planning to leave EU through Italy.
How can I get tax refunds in my case?
Do I need to stamp my receipts in both: Schiphol and Milano airports?
italy netherlands eu ams tax-refunds
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
26.9k367164
asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
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Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
1
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45
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I bought the laptop in Netherlands but am planning to leave EU through Italy.
How can I get tax refunds in my case?
Do I need to stamp my receipts in both: Schiphol and Milano airports?
italy netherlands eu ams tax-refunds
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
26.9k367164
asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
I bought the laptop in Netherlands but am planning to leave EU through Italy.
How can I get tax refunds in my case?
Do I need to stamp my receipts in both: Schiphol and Milano airports?
italy netherlands eu ams tax-refunds
italy netherlands eu ams tax-refunds
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
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asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
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edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
26.9k367164
asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
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edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
26.9k367164
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
26.9k367164
edited Nov 6 '16 at 20:06
pnuts
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asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
asked Nov 6 '16 at 10:02
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526419
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Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
1
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45
add a comment |
Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
1
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45
Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
1
1
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45
add a comment |
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Actually I found the answer, in case someone else wonder if it's possible, the answer was found here.
Do I have to leave the EU straight away from the country where I
purchased goods? No. You can buy VAT-free goods even if you are going
to be visiting other EU countries before you finally return home, as
long as you actually leave the EU with the goods within the time
limit. You have to get your documents stamped by a customs officer at
the point of exit of the EU – not necessary in the same EU country
where you bought it.
Be careful if you leave the EU by train! You may be able to get the
VAT refund documents stamped at certain train stations of the
departure. However, you might as well need to get off the train at the
last station within the EU to get this stamp. Other methods could also
apply (e.g. a customs officer might be boarding the train) .
This depends on the trains’ route and the internal arrangements in
each EU country.
We therefore strongly advise you to consult in advance the national
authorities or your refund company on the arrangements applicable in
our concrete route.
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
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Actually I found the answer, in case someone else wonder if it's possible, the answer was found here.
Do I have to leave the EU straight away from the country where I
purchased goods? No. You can buy VAT-free goods even if you are going
to be visiting other EU countries before you finally return home, as
long as you actually leave the EU with the goods within the time
limit. You have to get your documents stamped by a customs officer at
the point of exit of the EU – not necessary in the same EU country
where you bought it.
Be careful if you leave the EU by train! You may be able to get the
VAT refund documents stamped at certain train stations of the
departure. However, you might as well need to get off the train at the
last station within the EU to get this stamp. Other methods could also
apply (e.g. a customs officer might be boarding the train) .
This depends on the trains’ route and the internal arrangements in
each EU country.
We therefore strongly advise you to consult in advance the national
authorities or your refund company on the arrangements applicable in
our concrete route.
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
add a comment |
Actually I found the answer, in case someone else wonder if it's possible, the answer was found here.
Do I have to leave the EU straight away from the country where I
purchased goods? No. You can buy VAT-free goods even if you are going
to be visiting other EU countries before you finally return home, as
long as you actually leave the EU with the goods within the time
limit. You have to get your documents stamped by a customs officer at
the point of exit of the EU – not necessary in the same EU country
where you bought it.
Be careful if you leave the EU by train! You may be able to get the
VAT refund documents stamped at certain train stations of the
departure. However, you might as well need to get off the train at the
last station within the EU to get this stamp. Other methods could also
apply (e.g. a customs officer might be boarding the train) .
This depends on the trains’ route and the internal arrangements in
each EU country.
We therefore strongly advise you to consult in advance the national
authorities or your refund company on the arrangements applicable in
our concrete route.
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
add a comment |
Actually I found the answer, in case someone else wonder if it's possible, the answer was found here.
Do I have to leave the EU straight away from the country where I
purchased goods? No. You can buy VAT-free goods even if you are going
to be visiting other EU countries before you finally return home, as
long as you actually leave the EU with the goods within the time
limit. You have to get your documents stamped by a customs officer at
the point of exit of the EU – not necessary in the same EU country
where you bought it.
Be careful if you leave the EU by train! You may be able to get the
VAT refund documents stamped at certain train stations of the
departure. However, you might as well need to get off the train at the
last station within the EU to get this stamp. Other methods could also
apply (e.g. a customs officer might be boarding the train) .
This depends on the trains’ route and the internal arrangements in
each EU country.
We therefore strongly advise you to consult in advance the national
authorities or your refund company on the arrangements applicable in
our concrete route.
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
Actually I found the answer, in case someone else wonder if it's possible, the answer was found here.
Do I have to leave the EU straight away from the country where I
purchased goods? No. You can buy VAT-free goods even if you are going
to be visiting other EU countries before you finally return home, as
long as you actually leave the EU with the goods within the time
limit. You have to get your documents stamped by a customs officer at
the point of exit of the EU – not necessary in the same EU country
where you bought it.
Be careful if you leave the EU by train! You may be able to get the
VAT refund documents stamped at certain train stations of the
departure. However, you might as well need to get off the train at the
last station within the EU to get this stamp. Other methods could also
apply (e.g. a customs officer might be boarding the train) .
This depends on the trains’ route and the internal arrangements in
each EU country.
We therefore strongly advise you to consult in advance the national
authorities or your refund company on the arrangements applicable in
our concrete route.
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
answered Nov 6 '16 at 10:17
Boten AnnaBoten Anna
526419
526419
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
add a comment |
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
6
6
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
One quick tip here. Even though Switzerland is part of Schengen, it is not a part of the EU customs union. If you happen to buy your tax-free goods in the Netherlands, fly to Zurich, and then fly to the USA, a very nice customs officer in Zurich will tell you that he cannot stamp your paperwork. Ask me how I know.
– Zach Lipton
Nov 6 '16 at 22:30
add a comment |
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Is it worth it? In our old laws (do not know nowadays), the paperwork meant I had to pay VAT on my side, which meant usually ending up paying more, especially in electronic goods.
– Rui F Ribeiro
Nov 6 '16 at 21:30
1
@RuiFRibeiro as I know it depends on your country of residence. In my country it does worth it)
– Boten Anna
Nov 8 '16 at 13:45