A VAT refund guide to Finland
How to get VAT Refunds from Finland for your business
Are you looking for updated information on Finnish VAT rates? Read on to learn more about detailed information VAT in Finland.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Finland VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Which countries have reciprocity with Finland?
All countries can claim
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What expenses are claimable in Finland?
Entertainment
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
10%
Restaurants
0%
Events
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
24%
Training Courses & Seminars
24%
Travel Related
Car Rental
24%
Fuel
24%
Public Transport
10%
Taxis
10%
General Expenses
Goods
24%
Inter-company charges
24%
Office Expenses
24%
Marketing Costs
24%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
24%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Finland?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Finland?
30 September for companies that are based inside the EU (including Canary Islands and Monaco). 30 June for companies that are based outside the EU (excluding Canary Islands and Monaco).
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Finland?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 5 months to receive a VAT refund from Finland
Need help with your VAT refund from Finland?
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