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

VAT refund eligibility for agent services hinges on bilateral treaties and member state procedures for nonresident suppliers.
Recovery of VAT charged on agent invoices in EU Member States depends on bilateral refund treaties between India and specific Member States and on strict compliance with those Member States' refund procedures, eligibility criteria, and documentation requirements; absent a treaty, recovery is likely restricted.