Lobbying is stepped up to halt changes to tax-free shopping rules

As part of the Retail Export Scheme, non-EU travellers can claim Vat refunds on goods over €30 that are purchased in the EU and taken out of the continent

Retailers and tax refund services have intensified their lobbying efforts against proposed changes to Ireland’s tax-free shopping rules that could “gut” the visitor retail business.

As part of the Retail Export Scheme, non-EU travellers can claim Vat refunds on goods over €30 that are purchased in the EU and taken out of the continent.

In the event of a no-deal Brexit, British visitors to Ireland would also be able to claim refunds on ...