How to Find a VAT Registration

Finding the VAT Registration in Europe

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  Visit the local customs office before boarding your flight home. The customs office is usually inside the airport.

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  Present the receipts and items that you purchased. After examining the items, the customs agent will stamp your receipt and give you your VAT registration number.

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  Fill out the tax forms after the security check. Provide your name, address and payment information, such as your credit card number, your card type and its expiration date. The customs agent will give you a refund right there, reimburse your credit card or send you a check.

Finding the VAT Registration at Home

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  Gather your international receipts to so you are able to answer the representative's questions. Make sure you know off-hand what you purchased.

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  Call the VAT advice center at (0845) 010-8500.

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  Ask the VAT representative for the registration number of the store where you made your purchases. The representative will ask for the name and location of the store.

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  Ask the representative to assist you in properly using the registration number to petition for your refund over the phone.