A VAT refund guide to Luxembourg

How to get VAT Refunds from Luxembourg for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Luxembourg can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Luxembourg.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Luxembourg VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
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Which countries have reciprocity with Luxembourg?

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 Luxembourg?

Entertainment

Entertainment
17%
Hotels & Accommodation
3%
Restaurants
3%

Events

Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
17%
Training Courses & Seminars
17%

Travel Related

Car Rental
17%
Fuel
17%
Public Transport
3%
Taxis
3%

General Expenses

Goods
17%
Inter-company charges
17%
Office Expenses
17%
Marketing Costs
17%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
17%

Additional Information

How far back can your business claim VAT from Luxembourg?
January - December of previous year for all countries
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Luxembourg?
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 Luxembourg?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 6 months for EU businesses and up to 10 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Luxembourg

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