সংক্ষিপ্ত উত্তর — EU (12-25%), UK (20%), UAE (5%), Singapore (9%), Australia (10%), Japan (10%) — সব এ tourist VAT refund available। Minimum spend, registered shop, exit procedure follow করলে ৫-২৫% money back।
- EU Schengen: 12-25%, minimum €175+
- UK: 20%, post-Brexit limited
- UAE: 5%, minimum AED 250
- Singapore: 9%, minimum SGD 100
- Australia: 10%, minimum AUD 300
- Japan: 10% tax-free shopping
Country-wise VAT Rates
| Country | Standard VAT | Tourist Refund |
|---|---|---|
| France | 20% VAT | Refund 12% (after fee) |
| Italy | 22% VAT | Refund 15% |
| Spain | 21% VAT | Refund 14% |
| Germany | 19% VAT | Refund 14% |
| UK | 20% VAT | Limited post-Brexit |
| UAE (Dubai) | 5% VAT | Refund 4.5% |
| Singapore | 9% GST | Refund 7% |
| Australia | 10% GST | Refund 9% |
| Japan | 10% Consumption | Tax-free at shop |
| Switzerland | 8.1% VAT | Refund 6% |
VAT Refund Process Standard
“Tax Free” sign
Country-specific
Tourist verify
Form + receipt
Personal detail
Pre-departure
Item show possible
Counter or post
EU Schengen Detailed Process
UK VAT Refund Reality (Post-Brexit)
UAE Dubai VAT Refund
PLNR system
Per transaction
Tourist confirm
QR code
Self-service
Auto-process
Direct
After fee
Singapore GST Refund
Japan Tax-Free Shopping
Items Eligible vs Not
Common Mistake
Tax refund operator service fee ১৫-৩০% — actual refund original VAT এর ৭০-৮৫% মাত্র। Calculate expectation pre-shopping।
Bulk shopping single visit minimum spend meet করুন। Multiple small shop চেয়ে single store bulk shopping ই smart VAT refund এ।
সস্তায় আন্তর্জাতিক ট্রাভেল ফ্লাইট ও hotel খুঁজতে Tripzao এ search করুন — multi-city route এ আরও সাশ্রয় হয়।
সচরাচর জিজ্ঞাসা (FAQ)
Bangladesh এ VAT refund foreign goods?
Customs duty রবং কিন্তু imported VAT (15%) Bangladesh side। Personal use 100g gold etc duty-free।
Card vs cash refund?
Card 1-2 day, cash instant। Card no operator fee usually।
Bulk shopping single store?
Smart — minimum threshold ই meet। Receipt single transaction।
