The standard VAT (IVA) rate on most goods in Spain is 21%, but this does not mean you will receive 21% of the purchase price as your refund.
This is because VAT is already included in the price you pay. For goods with 21% VAT, the VAT portion represents approximately 17.4% of the total purchase price.
A Tax Free service fee is then deducted from this amount.
Where can I see my refund amount?
You don’t need to calculate it yourself.
Your exact refund amount will be shown in the Pie VAT app before you confirm your Tax Free claim, so you can see how much you’ll receive.
Once your purchase has been successfully validated by Customs, your refund can be processed.