Austria has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses
in AustriaTrade barrier summary
Austria’s government has provided details on the maximum duration of its VAT refunds appeals process, which is 6 months. It’s also clarified that no pre-defined format for appeals is necessary.
Austria’s Finance Ministry provides information about VAT assessment and refunds on its ‘Supplying in Austria’ webpage. You can find the updated information about VAT refund appeals on Austria’s Business Service Portal under ‘Appealing against tax office decisions’.
Sectors affected
- All sectors
Resolved
Yes - October 2024
Date reported
24 January 2024
Last updated
4 September 2025
Public ID
PID-G3LEN9
If a trade barrier is affecting your exports or investment from the UK, please let us know on report a trade barrier .
If you export goods you can check duties and customs procedures for your chosen market.