Which expenses can I claim back abroad?
Each expense falls under one of ten fixed cost categories
Expenses incurred for business purposes abroad are eligible for
What this is based on
- Council Directive 2008/9/EC (VAT refund for taxable persons not established in the Member State)
- Tax and Customs Administration — Guidance on the request for VAT refund from other EU countries
Directive 2008/9/EC is available on EUR-Lex and the Tax Administration publishes the Requirements list itself. We provide references for each statement; you do not have to take our word for it.
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Written with AI based on the sources above, checked by a human on 2026-08-18. Is something wrong? Let us know — corrections are prioritized.