A VAT qualifying car is that has previously been owned by a company that is registered for VAT and has completed VAT returns for more than two years. Private individuals are not VAT registered therefore not in able to claim the VAT refund. It is worthwhile looking for a car to purchase that the seller can claim the VAT back.
Use this refund to pay the NZ import GST
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