Reclaim Your VATAcross Europe

The standard period is the previous calendar year (12 months). Applications must be submitted by 30 September of the following year — this is a strict deadline. In Germany, Austria and Belgium it is possible to recover VAT for up to 3 previous years. NOVAT verifies each case individually.

We work exclusively on a success fee basis — a commission is charged only on the amount actually recovered. Zero upfront fees, zero costs if no refund is obtained. Commission: 15–25% depending on fleet size and the number of countries.

Germany and Austria: 3–4 months. France and Italy: up to 6 months. Belgium and the Netherlands: 4–5 months. We file applications in all countries simultaneously, so the first funds can arrive within 3 months of submitting your documents.

Original or electronic invoices for fuel, tolls, parking and services from EU countries; vehicle registration documents; a current VAT registration certificate. Good-quality scans or phone photos are sufficient.

Yes — road tolls, motorway fees, vignettes (e.g. Austria, Germany, Switzerland), and bridge or tunnel charges are all eligible for VAT recovery in most EU countries. The VAT rate on road charges is typically 19–22% depending on the country.

Yes, provided the business is registered as an active VAT taxpayer in Poland and holds invoices for EU services. NOVAT serves both individual owner-operators and large fleets with hundreds of vehicles.

We can only claim a refund for periods where you have full documentation. It is worth gathering all available invoices — an incomplete set may still qualify for a partial refund. Our team will assess the options free of charge.

Yes. AdBlue, LNG and CNG are treated as motor fuel and are subject to the same VAT recovery rules as diesel. VAT rates for these fuels can vary by country — NOVAT factors them into its calculation.

1. You send your documents (scan, email or via a partner app). 2. Our team checks them and prepares the applications. 3. We file the applications with the tax authorities in each country. 4. You track the status via a dedicated dashboard or email updates. 5. The refund is paid directly into your company bank account.