Tax Free in Spain and Italy: Who Manages VAT | STAMP
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SOLUTION

VAT savings directly at checkout
No refund, no waiting

A better price for the shopper. A stronger sales tool for the retailer.
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How it works

From purchase to validation.
No refund in between.

VAT is removed at the moment of purchase, creating a seamless experience for shoppers and higher revenue for your store.

Identify eligibility

The international shopper is quickly
identified at checkout through a simple
online onboarding.
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Apply the saving

VAT is removed immediately and the
Tax Free invoice is generated as part of the purchase.
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Validate & complete

The shopper validates the invoice when leaving the EU. No refund request or additional payment step is needed
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built for reTaIl growth

Turn TaxFree into a real sales advantage

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Shoppers pay without VAT immediately, no refund process, waiting or hidden deductions.

Instant savings at checkout
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Immediate savings give international shoppers more purchasing power when it can influence the sale.

Bigger basket potential
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You manage the experience end-to-end, without relying on third-party operators.

Full control, no intermediaries
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You manage the experience

Operate with full visibility and in line with local regulations; no hidden complexity.

Transparent and compliant

Stamp protects VAT recovery if the shopper does not complete the required customs validation.

zero financial risk
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A fully digital solution designed to fit smoothly into your existing
sales journey.

Built into retail
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Track performance, understand international shoppers and identify opportunities to improve performance.

PERFORMANCE, VISIBLE

Real Tax Free creates value at the moment that matters most. Shoppers save immediately, retailers unlock more growth, and Stamp handles everything behind it.

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Supported markets

VAT Free Shopping. For Real.

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Empowered
Enterprise

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Ready to launch with Stamp Offer Real Tax Free through Stamp’s proven experience. We provide the platform, shopper journey and operational infrastructure.

Empowered

Leverage Stamp's cutting-edge technology to create a seamless, co-branded Tax Free shopping experience tailored to your brand, while we handle the complexities.

Enterprise

Leverage our technology to create a seamless, branded Tax Free shopping experience that aligns with your brand identity and customer communication style.
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corporate solution

The same technology, fully branded, fully yours.

The STAMP PLATFORM

Everything behind Real Taxfree in one place

Transaction visibility

Track every TaxFree invoice and follow its status from purchase through customs validation.

Shopper Insights

Craft your customer journey with personalized communication strategies.

Operational control

Seamlessly integrated infrastructure tailored to your business needs.
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