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How do I get VAT back on my IKEA purchases?

The possibility of a VAT refund depends on the country to which the goods are exported and whether you are buying as a private individual or as a company.

For exports to an EU country, a VAT refund is not possible for private customers. For companies, a tax-free intra-Community supply or a VAT refund may be possible within the EU.
For exports to non-EU countries (third countries), both private customers and companies can receive a VAT refund, provided that the legal requirements are met.

EXPORT TO A NON-EU COUNTRY (THIRD COUNTRY)

Can I get the VAT back?

Yes.
If the goods are exported from Germany to a country outside the European Union, German VAT can be refunded under certain conditions.

Prerequisites

A VAT refund is possible if:
  • the gross value of the goods per purchase receipt is at least EUR 50,
  • the goods are exported from Germany to a non-EU country,
  • the purchaser is resident outside the European Union.

Exceptions to the minimum limit

The minimum limit of EUR 50 does not apply to:
  • Company
  • NATO Armed Forces
  • Members of diplomatic organizations

PERSONAL EXPORT IN LUGGAGE

The goods are personally exported to a non-EU country, for example by:
  • Car
  • Airplane
  • Train
  • Bus

Additional requirements

  • The export must take place by the end of the third calendar month after the purchase at the latest.
  • IKEA works exclusively with Global Blue for VAT refunds.
  • The necessary documents can be prepared in the IKEA store.
  • After successful inspection and confirmed export, the refund will be made by Global Blue.

Required documents

  • Original proof of purchase.
  • Proof of residence outside the EU.
  • Customs confirmation of export.
  • In addition, if shipped by a forwarding agent: forwarding documents.

Contact Global Blue

Global Blue (DE)
P.O. Box 363
81000 Bratislava
Slovakia

EXPORT BY A FREIGHT FORWARDER OR TRANSPORT COMPANY

Required documents

  • Original proof of purchase
  • Forwarding documents
  • Export confirmation from customs
  • Proof of residence (only for private individuals)

Payout

After successful verification, reimbursement will be made by Global Blue.

EXPORTING TO AN EU COUNTRY

Can I get VAT back as a private individual?

No.
For private customers, no VAT refund is possible when exporting or taking goods to another EU country.

Examples

This applies, for example, if the goods are taken to:
  • Austria
  • France
  • Poland
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
In these cases, none VAT refund.

Companies within the EU

Is a VAT refund possible?

Yes.
For companies, a tax-free intra-Community supply or a VAT refund may be possible for a supply or transfer to another EU member state.
This applies exclusively to commercial customers.

Prerequisites

The following certificates are required:
  • Original proof of purchase
  • Extract from the commercial register or business registration
  • Value Added Tax Identification Number (USt-Id)
  • Confirmation of arrival as proof of shipment to another EU country
  • Bank details (IBAN and BIC)
 

Application for purchases in an IKEA store

  1. Contact the customer service of the store where the purchase was made.
  2. Submit all required documents.
  3. A subsequent conversion of a receipt into an invoice is not necessary.
  4. After successful verification, the refund amount will be transferred to the specified account.
 

Application for online purchases

Send the required documents together with the bank details to:
IKEA Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Accounting
Hochheimer Weg 5
65719 Hofheim-Diedenbergen
After successful verification, the refund amount will be transferred to the specified account.

Special regulation for NATO forces

Who can apply for reimbursement?

Members of NATO forces can receive a VAT refund under the current conditions.

Required documents

  • Procurement order
  • Settlement certificate
  • Service ID card

Important note

Online purchases are excluded from the VAT refund.

Shopping in the IKEA store

Option 1
  • Consult customer service immediately after purchase.
Option 2
  • Send the documents, including IBAN and BIC, to the IKEA store indicated on the proof of purchase.

Special regulation for diplomatic organisations

Required documents

  • Certificate of VAT exemption
  • ID card for identification

Online Purchases and Click & Collect

The required documents, including IBAN and BIC, must be sent to the IKEA store indicated on the invoice.

Shopping in the IKEA store

Option 1
  • Consult customer service immediately after shopping.
Option 2
  • Send the documents, including bank details, to the IKEA store named on the invoice.

Payout

After successful verification, the refund will be transferred to the specified account.
 

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