A VAT Refund Guide to
Finland
How to get VAT Refunds from Finland for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Finland can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred 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.
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 Finland 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 Finland under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Finland?
All countries can claim
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Finland?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
10%
Restaurants
0%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
24%
Training Courses & Seminars
24%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
24%
Inter-company charges
24%
Office Expenses
24%
Marketing Costs
24%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
24%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
24%
Fuel
20%
Public Transport
0%
Taxis
10%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Finland?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Finland?
30 September of the year following the claim year date
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
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