Foreign VAT Refunds Guide from Finland
The following information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund in Finland. These include claimable expense types, the Finland VAT rates and deadlines, as well as claiming periods.
What Expenses are Claimable for VAT Refund in Finland?
Hotel & Accommodation
0
%
Restaurants
0
%
Conf, Trade Shows & Expo
0
%
Public Transport
0
%
Fuel
10
%
Marketing Costs
10
%
Professional Fees
10
%
Car Rental
10
%
Training, Courses & Seminar
10
%
What are the Finland VAT Rates?
Finland divides VAT rates into the three categories:
The standard VAT rate applied to most goods and services.
Certain goods and services, such as export deliveries, are subject to a 0% VAT rate.
How to Get VAT Refunds from Finland for Your Business?
VAT Refunds Guide for EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Businesses must be situated and registered within the EU but not in Finland.
- Gather Documentation: Collect all necessary invoices and documentation relevant to VAT.
- Submit Application for Refund: File an electronic refund application through your home country's tax authorities' website. They will, in turn, forward your claim to the Finnish authorities.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Finnish Tax Administration to complete the VAT refund process.
VAT Refunds Guide for Non-EU Companies
- Check Eligibility: Businesses must be based outside the EU and not registered for VAT in Finland.
- Gather Documentation: Assemble relevant original invoices and documentation to support the VAT claim, and make sure all documents have been translated into Finnish, Swedish, or English.
- Submit Application for Refund: Complete and submit the refund application Form 5011e to the Finnish Tax Administration, along with the required documents2. The form must be mailed as a paper copy.
- Await Processing: Wait for the Finnish Tax Administration to complete the VAT refund process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Finland VAT Recovery
September 30 for all EU countries and Jun 30 for Non-EU countries.
All EU countries.
January-December of the previous year.
It can take up to 5 months depending on complexity of the VAT claim.
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