Ah, Paris, its monuments, its stores ... and its tax-free shopping! Yes, dear tourists, you can save money on your purchases in France thanks toVAT exemption. But how can you take advantage of it? We explain it all!
To be eligible, you must :
Your purchases must :
There is no limit to the number of items you can buy, but some items such as tobacco, weapons, cultural goods, petroleum products and private vehicles are excluded. Look for stores displaying the "Détaxe électronique" sticker to make your life easier.
Before leaving France, and more specifically before checking in your luggage, you must obtain a customs visa by scanning the barcode on your export sales note at a PABLO terminal (located at international airports, ports, border stations, etc.). In addition to the sales slip, the customer must bring his or her passport, the goods purchased and his or her transport ticket.
Once validated, the merchant is informed of the buyer's departure and promptly refunds the VAT. The buyer can also collect the refund in cash from the nearest refund office.
Note also that goods must leave the EU within three months of purchase.
On your marks, get set, shop!
More information
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