Evans Cycles are part of the VAT Retail Export Scheme. International travellers from outside the EU are in most cases able to claim the VAT back on their purchases.
How to claim back the VAT:
1. At the time of purchase simply inform a member of staff in-store that you are an international visitor and wish to claim back the VAT on your purchase.
2. Our staff will provide you with, and help you complete a VAT 407 form. This form is completed with details of your purchase, your contact details and details of the credit card you would like your refund processed.
3. Present the completed VAT 407 form, along with your receipt and goods at the Customs Desk at your departing port. It is important that HM Customs stamp your form, without this stamp your claim will be invalid.
4. Upon successfully submitting the form, the form will be returned to us at Evans Cycles where we will process your VAT refund. Refunding the appropriate amount directly to your credit card.
Customers should be aware that VAT is not applied, and therefore can not be claimed back on certain goods including helmets and some food items.
Full details on the Retail Export Scheme can be found on the HM Revenue & Customs website.
以下是我的註解:
1. 要注意 VAT 407 Form PART B 是要請店員填的...我認識的店員一個不想填 (叫我帶回 Fulham), 另外一個花了十分鐘還搞不定...