VAT and Tax-Free

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Return of value-added tax, also known as Tax-Free, refers to the return of the "VAT" amount paid by citizens of foreign countries on goods purchased in Georgia.

A citizen of a foreign country can claim back the VAT on the goods purchased by him before he crosses the economic border of Georgia. The goods must be purchased from a store authorized to issue a special Tax-Free refund receipt.

 

If you want to use the Tax Free service, please note:

  • You must be a citizen of a foreign country to be entitled to request a refund of the VAT paid;

  • VAT refund can be requested for goods and not for services;

  • The goods must be purchased from a store that has the right to issue a special Tax-Free refund receipt and the delivery of the goods must be subject to VAT;

  • The purchase price must exceed 200 GEL excluding VAT according to one receipt;

  • Purchased goods must be intended for export;

  • Goods must be removed no later than three months after purchase;

  • You must have a special Tax-Free refund receipt;

  • The goods shown in the special Tax-Free refund receipt must be fully exported from the territory of Georgia;

  • Goods must be placed in a special sealed bag, except for identifiable goods. It is necessary to maintain the integrity of the seal;

 

For additional information, please visit: rs.ge/TaxFreeInfo 

 

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