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This is an example of the VATFacts electronic newsletter which will provide automatic up-dates, news items and other matters relevant to keeping your knowledge current on all of your VAT refund entitlements. (This service is strictly limited to subscribers only.)
| German Authorities have revised their criteria for eligible refunds.
From 1 April 1999 it is no longer possible to seek reimbursement of the MWST (VAT) paid on travel related expenses. This decision has now reduced greatly the overall ability to recover expenditure made in Germany. Other countries that administer a Tax refund scheme are; South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Canada, Slovenia, Turkey, Iceland, Croatia, Czech Republic. Details of these separate programs will appear in future issues of this newsletter. Now is the time to prepare all claims due for submission prior to 30 June for expenditure in Europe (other than UK) for the last calendar year - Quarterly lodgements can now be made for the UK for expenditure made after 1 July of last year. Final claims for the past financial period must be completed by 20 December ( in Australia ) for lodgement by 30 December. |
As a reminder, ensure that you photocopy all documents forwarded with a claim. Originals must be enclosed, which will be returned to you after your claim has been assessed. Proof of payment is often required in support of most applications for a refund. It must be realised that holding a properly prepared invoice/receipt from a supplier, does not always identify that actual payment has taken place. This is often the case where advanced invoices are provided for future participation at Trade Fairs etc. The invoice is only deemed to be acceptable once payment has been completed and proven. This important matter must not be overlooked, as it could delay or impede the refund process. |
Reissuing of original invoices. At times it may be necessary to approach your supplier (eg Car Rental company) to seek a re-issue of an incorrectly presented invoice. If for instance your car rental contract and invoice is not made out in the name of your business, or for that matter is in the name of your travel facilitator, this will not be acceptable when seeking a refund. It will be necessary for you to contact this supplier with a written request for a replacement original (not copy) invoice, with the correct notations. |
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