Tax Free Shopping
in Uruguay
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Go Shopping
Go shopping and while paying, remember to ask for a Global Blue Tax Free Form. Here's what you need to know to shop Tax Free.
Country VAT rates
How much you need to spend minimum
Who is eligible?
- Shoppers who are permanent residents outside Uruguay
Tax Free Goods
- Clothing
- Leather or knitwear
- Food stuffs
- Beverages
- Handicrafts
Non Refundable goods:
- Services
- Services
Important Information to shop Tax Free in Uruguay
Please make sure that all mandatory fields are filled in correctly when you request your Tax Free Form in store. In case of missing or incorrect information, the form will be rejected by Customs.
If you are a Global Blue member:
In most stores, you can scan your digital barcode at check-out. Your personal data will be automatically filled in on the Tax Free Form.
Not yet a Global Blue member?
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Get Customs Validation
Find the nearest Customs Office or Mobile Validation / Self-Service Kiosk. Validate your Tax Free Form before leaving the country.
Time limit for validating your form
90 days from the issuing date of the Tax Free Form
Validity of stamped Form
N/A
Important information to validate your Tax Free Form in Uruguay
Remember to validate your Tax Free Form at the Customs Office or through the Mobile Validation/Self-Service Kiosk at the authorised points before leaving Uruguay.
In order to do so, you must present the following:
- Identity Card or Passport
- Tax Free Form
- Invoice of purchase
- Purchased goods
- Debit or credit card issued outside Uruguay.
No Custom validation = No refund.
Find a Customs office
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Receive Your Refund
During the validation of your Tax Free Form, you will be asked for a debit or credit card issued outside Uruguay on which you will receive the refund of your purchase within 5 business days after validation.
Find a Refund office
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Still in doubt about the above steps? Check out our general guide.