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Mango-Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mumbai
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Tax refund when leaving India
Hello my friends,
is there a possibility to get the VAT (on items bought in India) back when I leave the country? If yes, do I have to claim it at the airport? Thanx |
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Mr. Badboy :D
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ~ Dilli ~
Posts: 5,173
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why do you expect to get the VAT back ?..its just like the sales tax..everyone has to pay it..
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Mango-Member
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 94
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In most countries (e.g. whole Europe, Australia, USA) the VAT tax can be claimed by non-citizens when leaving the country. It's called tax refund or cash back.
I heard it is also possible in India. |
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Mr. Badboy :D
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ~ Dilli ~
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oh..this is something new to me..I am sure other learned members would have some knowledge about this..
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 25,853
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Yes, I've done this when bringing stuff from UK to India, they have a special counter at Heathrow. It is outsourced, so they charge you a percentage handling charge, but at least you get some back.
However, the process begins in the shop, where they will register your claim and give you documentation to produce at the airport. You cannot just turn up at the counter with a list of the stuff you bought. It is, consequently, only available at shops that operate the scheme, and you will see Tax-Free Shopping advertised by them. I never heard of such a scheme in India. Oh, wait... of course I did! It's called paying in cash and not being charged the tax in the first place! Many shops operate that scheme. ![]() .
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Mr. Badboy :D
Join Date: May 2007
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In UK
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Scarborough and Bombay
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VAT on leaving India
Claiming any tax back in India will usually be impossible.
Whatever documentation you have will always be wrong... |
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Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Chennai, India
Posts: 25,853
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Oh! Sorry, yes... I must have imagined it.
I've certainly forgotten now! |
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