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As a foreign
visitor to Turkey you are entitled to claim back the tax (VAT/KDV)
you pay on your purchases when you take them home. |
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The simplest
and safest way to reclaim your tax is through the services offered
by major retailers world wide, Global Refund Tax Free Shopping. |
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The only thing
you have to do is to look for the Global Refund TAX FREE SHOPPING
stickers on the shops' window.And of course spend a minimum amount
of money in each store you visit.As April 2000, minimum total purchase
amount is TL 50,000,000.- +VAT. (equivalent of aprox. USD 100.-) |
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All Turkish
citizens living abroad are also entitled for tax refund. |
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The VAT, which
is KDV in Turkish, rates in Turkey are 8%, 17% and 25%. |
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Your Global
Refund Cheque must be stamped by Customs at departure within 3 months. |
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