FAQs
Contents:
- Can I claim back my VAT?
- Importation of Goods by Freight into the Bailiwick of Guernsey
- Importation of Motor Vehicles into the Bailiwick of Guernsey
- What Customs Forms do I have to fill in if I move to Guernsey, are there any Duties Payable?
- Why do I have to Pay Duty and how much will it be?
- I have sent an item of mail to the UK and tracking it states that it has been detained by Customs, how do I find out what has happened to it?
- Why has an item of mail sent to me from outside the Island been detained by Customs?
- Changes to Duty on fuels
Can I claim back my VAT?
Bailiwick residents who purchase goods in the UK and bring them back to the island can use the VAT Retail Export Scheme (RES) to obtain a VAT refund. Traders who operate the RES have a supply of forms (VAT 407) and will complete it on request. The VAT 407 form must be stamped by and left with HM Revenue and Customs in the UK who will return the forms to the trader to arrange for the refund to be made. Any questions or comments concerning the UK VAT Retail Export Scheme should be directed to HM Revenue & Customs on 0845 010 9000.