In Western Europe at doors of many shops is possible to see a badge "tax-free for tourists". It means that having done shopping in such a shop you can essentially save money. The system of "tax-free shopping " (TFS) is based on that in the European Union exist established rule: if you constantly live outside of the European Union leaving EU you can wholly receive back the sum of the tax on added cost (VAT) which you have paid at purchasing of the goods.
The procedure of VAT refund is extremely simple. At purchasing of the goods in TFS shops the special check has to be given to you at departure from the country the stamp of customs house has to be put on it and then you can receive money by this check.
To use TFS system is necessary to know some details.
In Western Europe at doors of many shops is possible to see a badge "tax-free for tourists". It means that having done shopping in such a shop, you can essentially save money....
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