Countries and Territories VAT Free
As of November 2011, 11 countries and 9 territories under 2 countries remain VAT free in the World.
| Country | remark |
|---|---|
| United States | Most states charge a sales tax on products. The US Federal government doesn't. There are a few states, such as New Hampshire, that don't charge. |
| Bahamas | |
| San Marino | |
| Vatican City | |
| Saudi Arabia | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| Qatar | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| United Arab Emirates | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| Kuwait | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| Bahrain | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| Oman | Gulf Cooperation Council |
| Libya | |
| Brunei | |
| Maldives | |
| Hong Kong | special administrative region of China |
| Macao | special administrative region of China |
| British Virgin Islands | British Overseas Territory |
| Bermuda | British Overseas Territory |
| Cayman Islands | British Overseas Territory |
| Anguilla | British Overseas Territory |
| Gibraltar | British Overseas Territory |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | British Overseas Territory |
| Guernsey | British Crown Dependency |
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