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Reclaimable VAT Countries & Eligible Expense Categories
For enterprises operating and traveling overseas, many business-related expenses incurred in countries such as the UK, EU member states, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada include local VAT/GST charges ranging from 8% to 25%. These taxes often represent hidden but recoverable costs for Chinese enterprises, including those registered in Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan.
To help companies maximize savings and maintain global financial efficiency, SPEEDVAT provides comprehensive VAT refund services across major VAT jurisdictions.
The table below outlines which countries support VAT refunds, the local VAT symbols, applicable VAT rates, and the types of expenses eligible for reclaim.
From accommodation, meals, car rental, transportation, to conference participation, overseas procurement, office operations, marketing activities, equipment rental, and even materials purchased for overseas projects, SPEEDVAT ensures every qualifying invoice is identified, processed, and reclaimed according to each country’s tax regulations.
This table serves as a clear reference for enterprises to understand their refund opportunities and identify where significant VAT savings can be unlocked.
Overseas Business Travel & Operational VAT Refund Service
Many overseas business expenses incurred by Chinese enterprises (including Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan) in regions such as the EU, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Canada are subject to local VAT/GST, typically ranging from 8% to 25%. A significant portion of these taxes is refundable.
SPEEDVAT helps enterprises reclaim eligible VAT directly from overseas tax authorities, reducing costs and improving financial efficiency.
What Expenses Are Eligible for VAT Refund?
We support VAT recovery across a wide range of overseas business activities:
1. Business Travel & Accommodation
Hotel and serviced apartment stays
Meals, entertainment and business hospitality
Car rental, petrol, parking, tolls
Taxi, ride-hailing, and public transportation
2. Conferences, Meetings & Training
International conference registration
Meeting room rental and venue services
Overseas training courses and workshops
3. Overseas Office & Staff Operations
Office rental and operating expenses
Staff relocation and expatriate arrangements
HR, legal and finance consulting
(e.g., overseas investment, acquisition, compliance advisory)
4. Product Development, Logistics & After-Sales
Overseas product design, R&D, assembly
Warehousing and logistics services
Sales, distribution, testing, repair and maintenance
5. Marketing, Exhibitions & Promotion
International exhibitions and expos
Advertising, market research and brand promotion
Roadshows, launch events, PR activities
6. Equipment, Technology & Data Centers
Rental of overseas equipment, servers and data centers
Exhibition equipment, samples and parts for self-use
Temporary import taxes on devices and exhibits
7. Global Supply Chain & Engineering Projects
Goods collected directly from overseas factories (ex-works)
Local procurement for overseas construction projects
(e.g., tools, equipment, raw materials)
Zero-Cost VAT Reclaim
At SPEEDVAT, we operate on a success-based service model designed to minimize financial and operational burdens for our clients. There are no upfront fees, no hidden charges, and no risk—you only pay a service fee when a VAT refund is successfully recovered.SPEEDVAT helps enterprises reclaim eligible VAT directly from overseas tax authorities, reducing costs and improving financial efficiency.
WHY SPEEDVAT?
✔ No Refund, No Fee
SPEEDVAT charges only a small percentage of the successfully reclaimed VAT amount.
If no refund is received, you pay nothing.
This ensures complete alignment with your interests and guarantees zero financial risk.
✔ No Internal Resources Required
To make the process effortless, SPEEDVAT assigns dedicated service specialists directly to your company.
Our team manages:
Document collection
Invoice sorting and classification
Compliance checks
Form preparation
Submission to overseas tax authorities
Follow-up and status tracking
Your team does not need to invest additional manpower or time. We handle everything end-to-end.
✔ A Fully Managed, Hands-Off Experience
With SPEEDVAT, reclaiming overseas VAT becomes a simple, efficient, and fully outsourced process.
Clients benefit from:
Zero initial investment
Zero administrative burden
Zero operational disruption
Zero compliance risk
You focus on your core business—we take care of the rest.
