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CEI (Clark Eide Incorporated) There is no downside to appointing CEI to reclaim your VAT or GST - the worst that can happen is that no claim is paid!
The service CEI is the leading global VAT reclaim specialist, recovering up to 25% of travel costs in relation to conference and incentive travel. CEI can reclaim the VAT on behalf of the end-users (ie. the corporate company or people that actually travelled overseas) from the destination to which they travelled.
Example: An Australian group travelling to UK may reclaim the 17.5% VAT in the UK for certain components of the trip.
Why use the services of CEI? It’s free - there is NO charge for this service. CEI take a percentage on the amount reclaimed (therefore it’s in CEI’s best interest to get back as much as possible!).
It’s your money - all end-users are entitled to the reclaim. Get back up to 25% of travel expenses!
It’s simple - the end-user simply needs to submit just a few documents.
CEI is highly experienced - CEI has over 15 years with an intimate knowledge on the laws for different countries and boasts a 99% approval rate.
CEI has global representation – offices are located in Australia, the UK, France, the USA and India.
Criteria to claim taxes:
There must be a business component in the trip. Usually activities such as an awards banquet or breakfast meeting will suffice.
Original invoices are required.
The end-user needs to submit a letter from its local GST office showing it is a real company.
The reclaim is subject to certain deadlines for filing.
Countries where you can reclaim VAT: Tier 1 – UK, France, Monaco, Austria, Australia
Tier 2 – Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Netherlands
Tier 3 – Denmark, Spain, Italy
Countries under Tier 1 have the ‘friendliest’ reclaim laws through to countries under Tier 3 have more difficult and complex laws.