Global Refund:

As an overseas visitor you are entitled to claim back the tax (VAT) you pay on your purchases when you take them home. The easy and safe way to reclaim your tax is with Global Refund, the world’s leading tax refund company. This service is offered by major retailers world-wide.

Note: If you are a European Union (EU) resident you cannot use the VAT refund service within the EU.

The VAT rate in the UK is 17.5%(14.89% of the purchase price).

To qualify for a refund you will have to make a minimum purchase set by the store.

Your Global Refund form must be stamped by Customs at departure from the EU within 3 months from the end of the month in which you purchased your goods.

Your refund amount is the VAT less an administration fee.

The following shops on Regent Street participate in Global Refund's tax-free shopping services:

Aquascutum, Austin Reed, Burberry, Church's Shoes, Clarks Shoes, Esprit, Folli Follie, French Connection, H&M, Hugo Boss, Lillywhites, Next, Niketown, Oasis, Swarovski, Talbots, Virgin Megastores, Wedgewood, Zara.

http://www.globalrefund.com/

Premier Tax Free:

Premier Tax Free,
Fintrax House,
Station Road North,
Merstham,          
Surrey,
RH1 3ED

Telephone: +44 (0)1737 644922
Fax: +44 (0) 1737 648570
E-mail:                  
info@uk.premiertaxfree.com
Website:www.premiertaxfree.com

Take advantage of tax free shopping in the UK with Premier Tax Free and receive the VAT back for all your qualifying purchases!  Ask for more information and a tax free shopping form from the shops using the Premier Tax Free service in the UK. 

In order to be eligible for a refund in the UK you must qualify for the following;

1. You must not be a resident within the EC

2. You must spend a minimum of £30

3. You must export the goods from the EC within 3 months of the date of purchase

4. You must obtain a valid Customs stamp on final departure from the EC.

UK Tax Free Refund:

167-169 Great Portland Street
London, W1W 5PE
Tel:  +44 207 612 1560
Fax: +44 207 636 8043 
Web:http://www.ukrefund.com/www.eurorefund.com

UK Refund returns the most money back to the tourist through fair and equitable refunding.

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