UK

Only goods that left the UK within 3 months from date of sale, or 30 days of an item being collected, are eligible for a VAT refund. VAT will be refunded upon receipt of a valid Proof of Export containing the following:

1. Item ID, Sale & lot n°, description, or invoice number

2. Value 

3. Exporter of record must match invoice party

If the item is under Temporary Admission (TA), you must arrange a TA transfer with your shipper and Sotheby’s prior to release. Please email the Proof of Export to UKPostSaleServices@sothebys.com.

Please note that a 20£ administration fee will be deducted from your VAT refund.

France

Only goods that left France within 3 months from date of sale, or 30 days of an item being collected, are eligible for a VAT refund. VAT will be refunded upon receipt of a valid Proof of Export containing the following:

1. Item ID, Sale & lot n°, description, or invoice number

2. Value 

3. Exporter of record must be Sotheby’s France

4. Document must have the mention “ECS Sorti”

If the item is under Temporary Admission (TA), you must arrange a TA transfer with your shipper and Sotheby’s prior to release within 3 months after the sale date. Please email the Proof of Export to FRPostSaleServices@sothebys.com.