Return the value-added tax in Germany, which is 19% of the purchase price, can be quite easy. So, what you need to do:

• Buy goods in the store marked with a blue sign for Free for tourists or Tax Free, at the same time the purchase price should be more than 25 EUR
• ask the seller to issue a special tax free tax receipt, which exempts from taxes (a passport is necessary)
• at the airport, before the return flight, you need to find a customs office (Zoll) and show your purchase with tags and labels, passport, air ticket and a check, which will put the seal Global Refund. Please note that the stamp must be stamped no later than 30 days from the date of purchase.
• money can be obtained in several ways: at the nearest VAT refund point at the airport (Cash refund, VAT / Detax or VAT refund), transfer to the specified bank account or bank card or receive a letter with a bank check to the specified address.

In this case, it is worth considering that the procedure for refunding VAT at the airport can take at least an hour. For more information, visit www.globalrefund.com.