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VAT 407 - VAT Retail Export Scheme

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Use the VAT 407 VAT Retail Export Scheme claim form if you are a visitor to the UK from another country and you want to get a refund of the VAT you paid on purchases you made in the UK. You can only get this form from retailers who are authorised to operate the VAT Retail Export Scheme. Follow the link above to find out more about how to apply for refunds of VAT paid by temporary visitors to the UK.

The VAT 407 form is issued by retailers to visitors to the UK from other countries who want to obtain a refund of the VAT they paid on their purchases. Supplies of this form are sent to authorised retailers - it can't be downloaded or ordered online, and can't be supplied direct to travellers.

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VAT 407 Notes - Tax free shopping - retailers' checklist (PDF, 574KB)
Use this guide to help you complete form VAT 407

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