Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Denmark
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Denmark. These include claimable expense types, the Denmark VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Denmark?
Hotel & Accommodation
10
%
Restaurants
10
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
10
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
0
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
0
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the Denmark VAT Rates?
The Denmark divides VAT rates into the following three categories:
Applies to mostly all goods and services.
None
Applies to exports and specific international services.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Denmark for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Register for the VAT Mini One Stop Shop (MOSS) online service in your home country.
- Submit your electronic refund claim through the MOSS online portal.
- Include all relevant invoices and receipts to support your claim.
- The tax authorities of your home country will review your claim and forward it to the Danish tax authorities (SKAT) if eligible.
- SKAT will review your claim and may request additional information if necessary.
- Once approved, SKAT will transfer the refund amount directly to your bank account.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Register for VAT in Denmark and obtain a VAT number.
- Submit your refund application (Form 4.06) to the Danish tax authorities (SKAT).
- Include all relevant invoices and receipts to support your claim, as well as a certificate of VAT registration from your home country.
- SKAT will review your claim and may request additional information if necessary.
- Once approved, SKAT will transfer the refund amount directly to your bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions About Denmark VAT Recovery
September 30 of the year following the claim year date.
All countries.
January to December of the previous year.
It can take up to five months for a VAT refund to be processed by the Danish Tax Authority.
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