Customers from Switzerland and other third countries in Europe may be eligible for a refund of German value-added tax on repairs. However, this is only possible if the following conditions are met:

1. The glider must be registered
2. The repair must not involve a total loss
3. The aircraft may be stationed in Germany for a maximum of 6 months
4. Once the repair is complete, we will issue you an invoice, which you are required to pay, currently subject to 19% value-added tax
5. Upon export, you must have this invoice stamped by the border customs authority to confirm the aircraft’s departure or export
6. You must provide proof of payment of Swiss value-added tax (payment receipt).
7. At the time of delivery or repair service, you must be a resident of Switzerland; a copy of a valid ID card or passport serves as proof.
8. To receive a refund of the German value-added tax, we require written proof of the items listed in points 5–7.

Once we have received the supporting documents from you, we will issue a credit memo for the amount of VAT paid and send you a new invoice without VAT. We will then promptly refund the 19% VAT you paid in advance.

IMPORTANT:

With this procedure, you no longer have to present your aircraft to customs upon import and export, so you save time and money (customs duties)! All you need to do is have the export and payment of Swiss sales tax confirmed at the border.