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V1316-23 ·18 May 2023 ·consulta-vinculante Medium impact
Tax

Non-resident tourists can claim VAT refunds via general procedures or through authorised collaborating entities

A Dutch company has enquired whether its mobile app-based VAT refund management model for travellers complies with current regulations. The Directorate-General for Taxes (DGT) has ruled that tourists may request refunds directly from suppliers or through collaborating entities authorised by the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT).

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How it affects those involved

This ruling clarifies the legal pathways for VAT recovery for non-residents, confirming the validity of using authorised intermediaries and direct supplier claims.

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2023-05-18PublishedPublished in the BOE
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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