Reclaiming VAT incurred in EU Countries
An Irish VAT registered trader who has paid Value-Added Tax (VAT) in another European Union (EU) Member State can claim the VAT back from the other EU country
The trader or their agent can claim the VAT back by submitting a claim via Revenue Online Service (ROS) under Electronic VAT Refund (EVR).
How is the claim processed?
Revenue sends on the EVR claim to the country of refund for processing. The EU country of refund may require scanned attachments including invoices to be forwarded with a claim.
When your EVR claim has been completed correctly you will get a unique reference number from ROS. You will need to include this number in any query regarding the claim. You can contact Unregistered VAT section through MyEnquiries.
You must keep all supporting documentation for six years from the end of the year in which the claim is made.
Is there a time limit for making a refund claim?
You must apply for the refund before the 30 September of the calendar year following the year in which you made the purchase. For example: you made the purchase in November 2017, you have until 30 September 2018 to submit the claim.
Any queries on same give me a call on 091 763817 or email oliver@taxreturnhelp.ie