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Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?

big-e-294
Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?
I need some advice from some of the bros who are seasoned traveller.



Can I get VAT refund for online purchases?



For example, if I ordered something froma German online store and shipped to a friend staying in Germany. Can I claim back the VAT when I visit him and personally bring the item I ordered back to SG with me?



And is there a time limit to when u purchase and when u claim VAT?
roo7
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?
Not that I know of, it's better to get it ship to SG directly and they will remove the VAT.
big-e-294
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?

"roo7"

Not that I know of, it's better to get it ship to SG directly and they will remove the VAT.


I don't think they do. And I don't want to kenna gst.
CoolieND
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?
At least in the UK:

"HM Revenue & Customs website"


2.8 Can the scheme be used for sales by mail order or goods sold over the Internet?



No. Goods sold to entitled persons by mail order or over the Internet will fall within the export rules set out in Notice 703 Export of goods from the United Kingdom. However, a mail order company or an Internet retailer with a retail outlet can use the scheme for goods sold from that outlet provided they comply with all the conditions set out in this notice.


Think likely the same applies to Germany...
Ed.YEO
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?
Want to shiam GST? I don't think will be that easy right? Once you get your refund of VAT from the German custom, your passport details will be recorded right? Pls correct me if i'm wrong...
big-e-294
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?

"Ed.YEO"

Want to shiam GST? I don't think will be that easy right? Once you get your refund of VAT from the German custom, your passport details will be recorded right? Pls correct me if i'm wrong...


That's the German side. How to get hit with Gst?

I've bought stuff in Japan with tax exempt. But when entering SG, never check.
Ed.YEO
Re: Can u get VAT refund for online purchases?

"big-e-294"

That's the German side. How to get hit with Gst?

I've bought stuff in Japan with tax exempt. But when entering SG, never check.


Ya hor... i forgotten about the "dump un-essential things, avoid customs suspicion" tips that i saw mentioned in other forums before...

But, when you made the order, eventually the official invoice is listed with SG address right?