France

Missions and posts

You can claim a refund of any GST, LCT and excise included in the price of:

• furniture, furnishings, household appliances and office equipment for the official premises, including the head of mission (HOM) residence
• telecommunications
• real property leases for the premises used exclusively for the purposes of the mission as advised to DFAT
• electricity and gas
• removal costs for the HOM only
• imported vehicles you purchased on or after 7 May 2009
• Australian-manufactured vehicles
• (GST and excise) alcohol (excluding wine), tobacco and fuel.

Privileged individuals

If you are a privileged individual (but not an administrative, technical or consular employee) at a French mission or post, you can claim a refund of any GST and LCT and excise included in the price of:

• imported vehicles purchased on or after 7 May 2009
• Australian-manufactured vehicles
• (GST and excise) alcohol (excluding wine), tobacco and fuel.

Next step:

• How to claim

See also:

• How we can help