VAT Retail Export Scheme

[Anonymous]

Hi,

I was planning to buy a phone from O2 Pay & Go and wanted to confirm whether O2 support VAT Retail Export Scheme or not. Through this scheme one can claim the VAT charged on the product, if person is non-UK resident and fulfill other criterias.

I visiited O2 store, chat with the people online, called the sales but didn't get satisfactory answer.

Does anyone have any idea that whether O2 supports this scheme or not?

[adamtemp64]

I think it applies to all products. When I left the usa I could not claim duty back on my dslr as I had used it and I believe all countries use the same sort of policy.

Only hmrc can give you the definative answer thier helpline is on the page I linked to. But any goods that are used in any way are deemed second hand. Only sealed box items are classed a new.

Most shops that offer the scheme have signs up on the doors and tend to be in tourist areas.

[Anonymous]

Well you gave me a good info. Thanks for that.