VAT-free shopping scheme for non-UK visitors to Great Britain

23rd September 2022

VAT free shopping - The government will introduce a modern, digital, VAT-free shopping scheme, with the aim of providing a boost to the high street and creating jobs in the retail and tourism sectors.

The delivery will include modernising the scheme that currently
operates in Northern Ireland and introducing a new digital scheme in Great Britain - a consultation will gather views on the approach and design of the scheme to be delivered as soon as possible.

The new VAT-free shopping scheme for non-UK visitors to Great Britain will enable them to obtain a VAT refund on goods bought in the high street, airports and other departure points and exported from the UK in their personal baggage