The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced a tax refund scheme for tourists. Under this scheme, tourists can request refunds of Value Added Tax (VAT) incurred on their purchases.
This scheme in its first phase shall be available digitally in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah international airports, on tax invoices issued from November 18, 2018. As of mid-December, it will be fully operational everywhere in the UAE.
There are more than 4,000 retail stores that will be a part of this scheme, provided they fulfill the following conditions:
The UAE tourists will have access to an electronic process to claim refund. This electronic system is simple, accurate, and doesn’t require any human involvement. The refund shall be available via credit card or in cash. The tourists must have their passport copy while claiming the refund.
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