- The VAT refund process for non-EU travelers is being digitalized.
- Non-EU travelers can claim VAT refunds on goods purchased in the EU with a minimum value of 50 euros.
- Goods must be taken out of the EU in personal luggage by the end of the third month after purchase.
- Export of goods is validated by an authority, usually Customs, with a visa on the invoice.
- From January 1, 2026, the stamp for goods bought in the Netherlands and leaving the EU will be discontinued.
- Mandatory digital export validation for goods supplied by Dutch suppliers to non-EU travelers is included in the amended article 23a, section 3 of the 1968 VAT Implementation Decree.
- The explanation of the digital VAT refund process is provided for both non-EU travelers and suppliers.
Source: fiscount.nl
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