First of all I would ignore any advise any pilot gives you like most of what is on this thread.
Ask an accountant.
I reclaimed 100% of my Netherlands VAT on a type rating at CAE in Amsterdam, I did it myself by completing a simple form by the Dutch tax authority. I just had to provide my UK VAT certificate/self employment proof and it was in my bank account in a few months. Same with the cost of the type rating, I offset it entirely as a business expense, check with your accountant and not pprune!