Reclaiming VAT
Jul 20th 2010, 10:52 am
#16
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
Argos is still in business last I saw. kittycat1 - maybe thinking of Woolies?
The processing fee on these schemes is a bit of a rip off - the only one I know of that publish their fee is the Global tax refund scheme. I think it is 3% regardless of which country you are in - it is in the small print on the forms.
The only retailer I found that simply uses the Customs and Excise form (ie no fee) was a very nice independent jewellery store in Edinburgh called Lime Blue.
The processing fee on these schemes is a bit of a rip off - the only one I know of that publish their fee is the Global tax refund scheme. I think it is 3% regardless of which country you are in - it is in the small print on the forms.
The only retailer I found that simply uses the Customs and Excise form (ie no fee) was a very nice independent jewellery store in Edinburgh called Lime Blue.
Jul 20th 2010, 10:57 am
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
There are a couple of retailers on Tottenham Court Road in London who also do it themselves, I've found. Good for gadgets.
Jul 20th 2010, 11:04 am
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Jul 20th 2010, 11:15 am
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Jul 23rd 2010, 8:11 am
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
Can I check; is it possible to do this at any UK airport, or just Heathrow? We are flying from Manchester end of August.
If not, is it possible to do it any other way. We have bought a laptop, and have a VAT receipt from Currys.
Thanks
If not, is it possible to do it any other way. We have bought a laptop, and have a VAT receipt from Currys.
Thanks
Jul 23rd 2010, 8:21 am
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/m.../ReclaimingVAT
Jul 23rd 2010, 8:31 am
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
No, I was lying. 
Of course, same as I said last time. The people you spoke to don't know what they are talking about. Provided you are UK non-resident for tax purposes and then remain so for a full tax year you can make a claim. You do not have to have been out of the UK for a year.
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Of course, same as I said last time. The people you spoke to don't know what they are talking about. Provided you are UK non-resident for tax purposes and then remain so for a full tax year you can make a claim. You do not have to have been out of the UK for a year.-
Jul 24th 2010, 4:18 pm
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Re: Reclaiming VAT
In Manchester, just after the security checks you go down a wide ramp towards the DF shops. On the left there is a tiny unmanned desk on the wall and a red phone. Pick it up and you get through to the on duty C & E officer - he'll talk you though what to do. But you need a VAT refund form from Curry's.
