Receipts Around the World: GST, VAT, HST, Kassenbon & More
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Receipts look different in every country, different tax labels, currencies, and even different words for "receipt." This guide breaks down the systems used across the ten markets we cover so you can read, understand, and recreate any of them.
Quick Answer
Most countries require a receipt that shows the seller, date, items, total, and the tax included (GST, VAT, HST, MwSt, TVA, IVA, or BTW). The format and label change by country, but the purpose, proof of purchase for records, returns, and expense claims, is the same everywhere.
Tax labels by country
Australia and New Zealand use GST; the UK and Ireland use VAT; Canada uses GST/HST; the US uses sales tax that varies by state. Across Europe the same value-added tax appears under local names, MwSt in Germany, TVA in France, IVA in Spain, and BTW in the Netherlands. Whatever the label, a valid tax receipt shows the tax amount or rate so the buyer can claim it back where eligible.
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Local words for "receipt"
If you are searching in a local language, the term matters: a German receipt is a Kassenbon, a French one a ticket de caisse, a Dutch one a kassabon, and a Spanish one a ticket or factura simplificada. Each links to a dedicated guide below.
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FAQ
They serve the same purpose, showing the tax included on a purchase, but GST is used in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, while VAT is used in the UK, Ireland, and across the EU.
Usually yes. Tax authorities like the ATO and HMRC require a receipt showing the seller, date, total, and tax to support most expense and input-tax claims.
