If you are visiting Ecuador from another country you may be entitled to a refund of the VAT on goods you buy from shops that display Tax Free logos (showed lines below).
This agreement applies to goods manufactured in this country and accommodation services in amounts greater than US$ 50.00 per invoice.
The amount of VAT (Value Added Tax) in Ecuador is 12 %.
Administrative charges will be deducted from the amount to be refunded
Refund accreditation will be carried out only through the credit card under the name of the applicant, DINERS CLUB, MASTERCARD, or VISA.
Important: Tourists must provide all the information requested by the authorized shops, and when filling out the VAT application form, this Information must be complete and correct in order to receive refund benefit.
STEPS:
This agreement applies to goods manufactured in this country and accommodation services in amounts greater than US$ 50.00 per invoice.
The amount of VAT (Value Added Tax) in Ecuador is 12 %.
Administrative charges will be deducted from the amount to be refunded
Refund accreditation will be carried out only through the credit card under the name of the applicant, DINERS CLUB, MASTERCARD, or VISA.
Important: Tourists must provide all the information requested by the authorized shops, and when filling out the VAT application form, this Information must be complete and correct in order to receive refund benefit.
STEPS:
- PURCHASE: Find shops with the “TAX FREE” logo, request the tax invoice and the correctly-filled appendix form. SHOW: Your goods at International Airports, and request them to be STAMP by Custom Officers in the check-in lounge (This step applies only for goods). Remember: No Custom Stamp, No Refund.
- REFUND: Fill out and sign the refund application. Do not forget to attach it with your tax invoices, appendix form and a copy of your passport. Deposit these documents in an envelope provided by Tax Authorities at the designated mailbox
- CHECK: For your refund status, using your passport or ID number at: CLICK HERE
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