Services
Overseas VAT Refund,
Made Simple & Compliant
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%. A significant portion of these taxes is refundable. SPEEDVAT helps you reclaim eligible VAT directly from overseas tax authorities.
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.
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.
What Expenses Are Eligible
for VAT Refund?
Seven major categories of overseas business expenses, covering every core tax recovery scenario
Business Travel & Accommodation
- Hotel and serviced apartment stays
- Meals, entertainment and business hospitality
- Car rental, petrol, parking, tolls
- Taxi, ride-hailing, and public transportation
Conferences, Meetings & Training
- International conference registration
- Meeting room rental and venue services
- Overseas training courses and workshops
Overseas Office & Staff Operations
- Office rental and operating expenses
- Staff relocation and expatriate arrangements
- HR, legal and finance consulting (investment, M&A, compliance)
Product Development, Logistics & After-Sales
- Overseas product design, R&D, assembly
- Warehousing and logistics services
- Sales, distribution, testing, repair and maintenance
Marketing, Exhibitions & Promotion
- International exhibitions and expos
- Advertising, market research and brand promotion
- Roadshows, launch events, PR activities
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
Global Supply Chain & Engineering Projects
- Goods collected directly from overseas factories (ex-works)
- Local procurement for overseas construction projects (tools, equipment, raw materials)
No Refund, No Fee
SPEEDVAT operates on a success-based service model designed to minimize financial and operational burdens. No upfront fees, no hidden charges, and no risk — you only pay a service fee when a VAT refund is successfully recovered.
✓ 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
SPEEDVAT assigns dedicated service specialists directly to your company. Our team manages:
- Document collection
- Invoice sorting
- Compliance checks
- Form preparation
- Submission to tax authorities
- Follow-up & 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. You focus on your core business — we take care of the rest.
Ready to recover what you're entitled to?
Let SPEEDVAT transform your global tax complexity into financial value.
