About VAT refund services

You may be entitled to reclaim all or part of the VAT paid in 31 European countries if your company meets the required business and legal criteria, the VAT was paid for business-related goods or services, and you can provide supporting documentation.

Does your company meet the eligibility criteria?

To qualify for a VAT refund, your company must meet all the following conditions:

Your company pays VAT in the same country where it is established
You purchased goods or services in one of the 31 eligible European countries
The purchases are directly related to your business operations
You do not conduct commercial activity in the countries from which you are requesting a refund
You do not have a permanent establishment in those countries
You have invoices and receipts issued in your company’s name

You can recover all or part of the VAT paid for the following goods and services purchased in 31 European countries:

Diesel Fuel / Petrol

HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil)*

Road tolls

Parking fees

Lubricants*

Transport services*

Hotel accommodation*

Road maps*

Taxi / Car rental services*

Repairs / Maintenance services*

Truck washing*

Spare parts / Accessories*

Meals and catering*

Telecommunication services*

Representation services*

*Subject to the legal requirements of the respective country.

How long does it take to receive a VAT refund?

Standard VAT refund

Within 170 business days*

Fast VAT refund

Within 2 business days

*Based on Edenred Finance experience, VAT refund processing times vary between countries. On average, the processing period is around 170 business days (approximately 8 months). The exact examination duration may vary depending on national administrative procedures, the completeness of the submitted documentation, and the complexity of the claim.

Which countries are eligible for VAT refunds?

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland