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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-G3LEN9

Austria has clarified its VAT refunds guidance for non-EU businesses

in Austria

Trade 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

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