- EU VAT Refund procedure allows taxable persons in the EU to reclaim paid VAT
- Mandatory requirements for reclaiming VAT include having a fixed establishment in the EU and having claimant Member State of Establishment different from Member State of Refund
- Claimant must meet specific provisions during the refund period to issue a valid refund application
- Member State of Refund can accept, partially accept, or reject the request for a VAT refund
- MSR should decide within defined timeframes based on claimant’s application and documentation
- Deadlines for MSR depend on whether additional information/documentation is needed or not
Source: 1stopvat.com
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