- State Secretary Van Rij answers questions about VAT refund for international travelers
- Total tourist spending in the Netherlands in 2022 was €99 billion, but specific data on spending by non-EU travelers is not available
- National regulations are being prepared for digital validation of goods purchased in the Netherlands by non-EU travelers for VAT refund
- Digitalization is expected to reduce waiting times at airports and save Customs capacity
- Van Rij believes a more efficient VAT refund procedure can positively impact the competitiveness of the Netherlands as a travel destination
- The attractiveness of the Netherlands as a destination is influenced by factors other than VAT-free shopping and its position compared to other European countries
Source: taxence.nl
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