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Tax refund

Tax refund service: Get Back Up to 22% on your costs across Europe

Claim up to 22% VAT refund on fuel from all EU countries, plus the United Kingdom and Norway, as well as excise duty refunds in 8 EU countries — all managed by our experts. No complicated forms. No wasted time.

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With our tax refund service you get

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    Automatic highest possible VAT refund from 29 countries
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    Excise duty refunds from 8 countries
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    No manual setup required
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    Full transparency – in your Client portal to track refund progress
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    Dedicated tax refund specialist who speaks your language
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    Automatic inclusion of costs and invoices from EW fuel cards, OBUs, and other EW products in your refund process
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    Acceptance and processing of invoices from other suppliers, including toll services such as Toll4Europe
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    Trusted service with ISO certification

Tax refund services

* If your company is registered outside the EU, different rules may apply. Our specialists will always advise you on the most suitable solution for your specific situation.

How to Order VAT and excise duty refund services

Easy Activation

Get started today – simply contact your Eurowag sales representative or our Client centre, and our experts will guide you through setting up your refund service.

If you choose Smart tax refund, the process is even simpler: choose Smart tax refund, activate it with your tax refund expert, start refueling abroad, and get your money back automatically.

How tax refund services have helped our customers

Testimonials

The strengths of Eurowag are speed, adaptability and flexibility in responses to individual customer needs.

Ladislav Haulík
General Manager
BT Transport
Testimonials

I appreciate reasonable prices, getting online data from refuelling of our trucks and responsive approach of people from Eurowag in understanding of haulier's needs.

Jaroslav Šebek
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Nicotrans
Testimonials

The main benefits of cooperation with Eurowag include favourable price level and highly flexible communication. Cooperation with Eurowag brings us considerable cost savings.

Mág János
Logistic Manager
Kaniza Sprint
Testimonials

The strengths of Eurowag are speed, adaptability and flexibility in responses to individual customer needs.

Ladislav Haulík
General Manager
BT Transport
Testimonials

I appreciate reasonable prices, getting online data from refuelling of our trucks and responsive approach of people from Eurowag in understanding of haulier's needs.

Jaroslav šebek
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Nicotrans
Testimonials

The main benefits of cooperation with Eurowag include favourable price level and highly flexible communication. Cooperation with Eurowag brings us considerable cost savings.

Mág János
Logistic Manager
Kaniza Sprint

Frequently asked questions

What is Eurowag’s Tax Refund Service?

Eurowag’s Tax Refund Service helps transport companies reclaim VAT and excise duty paid on business-related costs abroad (like fuel, tolls, and other invoices). It streamlines the refund process - Eurowag handles the administration, so you don’t have to deal with local tax authorities.

What types of tax refunds can Eurowag help me with?
  • VAT refunds – For fuel, tolls, and other business expenses in all EU countries, as well as the United Kingdom and Norway.
  • Excise duty refunds — For fuel costs in France, Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
What is Net Invoicing?

Net Invoicing is Eurowag’s payment solution that lets you receive the refundable tax amount directly from Eurowag, instead of waiting for the tax authorities to process the refund. Based on your approved invoices, Eurowag pays you the amount in advance, helping you maintain a healthy cash flow.

What is Advanced Payment?

Advanced Payment accelerates excise duty refunds. After you submit your claim, Eurowag can advance the funds so you don’t have to wait for the full administrative process to be completed.

What is Smart Tax Refund?

Smart Tax Refund is Eurowag’s automated service: it tracks eligible costs (fuel, tolls, etc.) across all countries and submits the refund claims for you. You don’t need to manually activate each country.

How long does a standard VAT refund take?

For standard VAT claims (without pre-financing), Eurowag handles the full administrative process, but the refund can take up to 42 days once submitted.

Is there any cost for Eurowag’s tax refund service?

Yes, there may be a fee for some services - for example, Net Invoicing (pre-financing) has a fee because Eurowag advances the refund to you.

How does Eurowag handle communication with tax authorities?

If your refund claim is audited or questioned, Eurowag represents you and communicates directly with the tax authorities on your behalf. Your cooperation may be required in some cases (for example, providing additional invoices or documents).

Which countries are supported for VAT and excise duty refunds?
  • VAT refunds: All EU countries, plus the United Kingdom and Norway
  • Excise duty refunds: France, Belgium, Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Spain, and Portugal
What do I need to provide to start the tax refund process?

To get started, you’ll need:

  • An active VAT number
  • Invoices from other suppliers for fuel, tolls, and other eligible expenses (for example, toll services such as Toll4Europe)
  • A power of attorney authorizing Eurowag to act on your behalf with the tax authorities
  • Your type of business activity, selected as one of the following:
    • Freight transport by road (NACE 49.41)
    • Other passenger land transport (NACE 49.39)
How do I apply for Eurowag’s Tax Refund Service?

You can apply via contact form on the Tax Refund page: provide your company details (country, name, VAT number), sent relevant documents , and Eurowag will guide you through the process.

What happens if my refund claim is rejected?

If authorities reject the refund claim, Eurowag can appeal on your behalf - they handle the entire appeal process.

What are the benefits of using Eurowag’s Tax Refund Service?
  • Saves administrative effort (Eurowag handles paperwork) 
  • Improves cash flow via pre-financing options 
  • Local-language support and transparent reporting in the customer portal 
  • Professional handling of tax authority communications, even in case of audits.

I am interested in a tax refund

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