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VAT refunds - Value Added Tax

VAT is a value added tax that visitors to Europe may recover upon leaving the country. Information on VAT and how to go about recovering VAT is found on these pages.
VAT Refunds for Visitors to the UK
Step by step instructions for getting your VAT refund.
VAT Refund Information
Concise page about VAT: What it is and how to recover it, as well as a listing of companies that speciallize in recovering VAT for foreign visitors.
Vat Refunds from Rick Steves
Rick Steves gives you insight into the VAT tax and explains the difference between business and tourist reclaiming of the tax.
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