A VAT Refund Guide to
Canada
How to get VAT Refunds from Canada for your business
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses

VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Canada under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses

VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Canada under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Canada?
All countries can claim but registration is needed.
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Canada?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
Hotels & Accommodation
Restaurants
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Training Courses & Seminars
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
Inter-company charges
Office Expenses
Marketing Costs
Professional Fees & AP invoices
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
Fuel
Public Transport
Taxis
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Canada?
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Canada?
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Canada?
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