European Union VAT refund claim

[Praveen Nair]

Dear Experts,

Please let me know whether we can claim Refund of VAT applied on bill raised by an agent for his services in any European Countries / Member States.

Regards, Pravin

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

In my view it is not posssible.

[Praveen Nair]

Did a bit of research.

India has treaty with 11 European member states for VAT refund. Has procedures to abide.

[DR.MARIAPPAN GOVINDARAJAN]

Really good sir

AI Summary

Claiming VAT Refunds for Services Billed by Agents Possible in 11 EU States with Treaties, Procedures Required A discussion on a forum addressed the possibility of claiming a VAT refund for services billed by an agent in European countries. An initial query was raised about the feasibility of such a refund. One expert opined that it might not be possible. However, further research by another participant revealed that India has treaties with 11 European member states that allow for VAT refunds, provided specific procedures are followed. The discussion concluded with an acknowledgment of the shared information.