From
the Web-Site www.globalrefund.com:
This
is TAX FREE Shopping!
Do
you know anybody who wouldn't like up to 20% off the price
when they are shopping? That's exactly what GLOBAL REFUND's
TAX FREE SHOPPING is all about!
As
a foreign visitor to another country you are entitled to
a VAT/GST refund on the purchases you export from the country
you are visiting. To be entitled to a refund within the
European Union (EU) you have to reside outside the EU. The
only thing you have to do is to look for the Global Refund
TAX FREE SHOPPING stickers in shop windows when shopping
and then make your purchases there.
Three
Steps to GLOBAL REFUND!
Step
1
In
the store
Shop
where you see the Global Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING sign (over
210,000 stores worldwide) and simply ask for your TAX FREE
check. Highly trained staff members will be happy to help
and advise you.
Step
2
Through
customs
When
leaving a country or the European Union, simply show your
purchases, receipts and passport to customs officials and
have your Global Refund cheques stamped. Customs personnel
are well informed about the Global Refund system.
Step
3
Collect
your refund
You
have several choices: immediate cash at one of our Cash
Refund Offices, crediting to a chosen credit card or bank
account, a bank check sent to a chosen address and even,
for certain countries, a cash refund when you return home.
What could be more convenient?
Satisfaction
Guaranteed - Over 22.000 satisfied customers every day.
As
you would expect from a company that is a world leader,
we produce a thorough and comprehensive selection of printed
materials and information in over 20 languages to inform,
guide and help the travelling customer. Global Refund also
advises sales staff and liases closely with customs officials
to ensure the smooth running of its tax refund process.
Some
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What is the approximate time of duration before I can receive
my mail refund?
A: At
high season during the summer it takes approximately 60
days. During low season you can expect a handling time of
3-5 weeks.
Q:
How can I get in contact with a specific local Global Refund
office?
A: By
chosing the specific country's local pages and to "contact
us" you will be able to find their address, telephone
number and e-mail address.
Q:
I'm waiting for my refund. How can I retrieve status information
about my expected refund?
A: Please
contact the local Global Refund office in the country which
you made your purchases. Choose the specific country and
click on "contact us"
Q:
Do I always need to get my purchased goods export validated?
A: Yes,
in order to obtain refund on purchased goods you have to
prove your exportation with a customs stamp on the Global
Refund cheque.
