Tax-free shopping
VAT Refunds for Visitors to Milan
If you reside outside the European Union, you can claim a refund of Italian VAT (22%) on purchases over €70.01 made in a single day at Cielo 1914, provided you export the goods outside the EU within three months. After the operator's commission, the net refund is typically 11-15% of the price, a meaningful saving on a luxury watch or a piece of jewellery.
- VAT rate
- 22% (standard rate in Italy)
- Minimum spend
- €70.01 · one store · same day
- Net refund
- ~11-15% after commission
- Export deadline
- within 3 months, goods unused
Who can claim it
- Permanent residence outside the European Union.
- Minimum spend of €70.01 in a single store, on the same day.
- Goods exported within 3 months, in your luggage, unused.
How it works at Cielo 1914
- Let us know at the time of purchase: we issue the digital tax free form.
- Validate it before leaving the EU (customs at the airport/port or a self-service kiosk).
- Receive your refund, cash, card or app, through the refund operator.
How much you get back
The standard VAT rate in Italy is 22%. After the operator's administrative commission, non EU visitors typically receive a net refund of around 11-15% of the purchase price. A practical example: on a watch costing €5,000 you recover roughly €550-€750, depending on the operator.
Figures current as of 2026 (VAT 22%, minimum €70.01, net refund 11-15%, export within 3 months); please confirm the details at the time of purchase. For information: info@cielo.it.