Milan
VAT Refund Shopping Guide
Shopping Districts in Milan
Discover VAT refund shopping in Milan. The fashion capital with Via Montenapoleone and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Get instant tax-free refunds with TravelMoney.
25 shopping districts • 1425+ tax-free shops
Quadrilatero della Moda
Fashion capital's luxury rectangle
ExploreVia Montenapoleone
Most exclusive shopping street in Italy
ExploreBrera
Artistic district with boutiques and galleries
ExploreCorso Buenos Aires
Long shopping street with affordable fashion
ExploreCorso Vittorio Emanuele II
Central shopping street with international brands
ExploreGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Historic luxury shopping arcade
ExploreVia Dante
Pedestrian street with fashion chains
ExplorePorta Nuova
Modern district with contemporary shopping
ExploreFeatured Shops in Milan
13 brands • Multiple locations across the city • All VAT refund eligible
La Rinascente
Department Store
La Rinascente Piazza Duomo
📍 Piazza del Duomo
20121 Milano
🕒 09:30 - 22:00
Flagship 10-floor department store next to Duomo cathedral, established 1865
Louis Vuitton
Luxury Fashion
Louis Vuitton Via Montenapoleone
📍 Via Montenapoleone, 2
20121 Milano
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Historic address reopened Spring 2025 after 3-year renovation by architect Peter Marino. Most expensive street in the world
Prada
Luxury Fashion
Prada Woman Via Montenapoleone
📍 Via Montenapoleone, 8
20121 Milano
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Women's flagship on world's most expensive street
Gucci
Luxury Fashion
Gucci Via Montenapoleone
📍 Via Montenapoleone, 5/7
20121 Milano
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
Hermès
Luxury Fashion
Hermès Via Montenapoleone
📍 Via Montenapoleone, 12
20121 Milano
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
950 sqm - Second largest Hermès boutique in Europe after Paris
Chanel
Luxury Fashion
Chanel Via Montenapoleone
📍 Via Montenapoleone, 7
20121 Milano
🕒 10:00 - 19:00
520 sqm flagship 'twin boutique' designed by Peter Marino. Fashion, Watches, Fine Jewelry on world's most expensive street
Why Shop in Milan with TravelMoney
Up to 100% VAT Refunds
Get more money back compared to standard 12% refunds
1425+ Tax-Free Stores
From luxury brands to local boutiques
Instant Refunds
No waiting weeks for your money back
Digital Process
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Pro-tips from your AI tax-free shopper
Before making a purchase
Request custom invoice
When making a purchase
Pay in local currency
After shopping
Upload the invoice & receipt
When leaving the EU
Scan barcode at point of departure (airport, port, train station)
VAT Refund Essentials for Italy
What you can (and can't) VAT refund
- Eligible items: Handbags, leather goods, clothing, shoes, electronics, jewelry, watches, beauty and makeup, sports equipment, apparel, souvenirs
- Not eligible: hotel stays, restaurants, transportation, alcohol, tobacco, second-hand items, airport duty-free purchases
Italy applies different VAT rates depending on the product category. Most physical goods like fashion, electronics, and beauty products are subject to the standard VAT rate of 22%. When shopping in Milan, you can claim back a significant portion of the VAT you pay on eligible purchases.
Minimum Spend: €70.01 (across multiple purchases)
Core Requirements
- Minimum Spend: €70.01 in total purchase value
- Eligibility: Non-EU permanent residents, under 6-month stay, purchasing goods for personal use
- Time limits: 3 months to validate the barcode at point of departure + 6 months to claim
For Shoppers
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