Standard VAT rate: 19%

Low VAT rate: 7% on some foods, books (excluding books whose content is harmful to minors), e-books, audiobooks, newspapers and periodicals (except those containing content harmful to minors and/or more than 50% advertising)

Minimum spend amount: EUR 50.01 in the same store on the same day

Time limit to export: before the end of the 3rd month, after the month of purchase

Ask in the store: an invoice, Tax-Free form, or Tax-Free receipt: showing your name, non-EU address and passport number.

Required for Germany Customs: 

• An invoice, Tax-Free form, or Tax-Free receipt from the store: showing your name, non-EU address and passport number
• If the store could not provide the above, you need to download and print a tax-free form 

• Passport

• If you have an EU passport; other proof of residence outside the EU

• Boarding pass

• Purchased items