- Non-EU residents can claim VAT refunds on goods bought in the Czech Republic if they prove their non-EU residency.
- VAT refunds are not available for tobacco, alcohol, food, fuel, and other specified goods.
- Sellers must provide two copies of a sales document with specific notations upon request from foreign buyers.
- VAT refunds apply to goods exported from the EU, and Czech-English receipts are recommended for goods leaving through another EU country.
- A recommended bilingual format for sales receipts is provided.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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