- Norway’s Tax Administration is digitizing the tourist sales scheme for VAT refunds.
- The change will be effective from March 2025.
- The 2025 VAT Handbook does not yet include this update.
- Businesses must implement new IT functionalities.
- Sellers can manually register sales without export documentation at departure.
- The analog system will still be available with no set end date.
- Digital registration requires following specific guidelines and goods inspections.
- VAT refund companies must give sellers digital documentation.
- Documentation must be kept for five years after the tax period.
Source: skatteetaten.no
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