VAT Refund for Tourists
Tourists and visitors can claim refund on VAT paid on purchases they made during their stay in the UAE. Recovery of payment will be done through a fully integrated electronic system which connects retailers registered in the ‘Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme’ with all ports of entry and exit from the UAE.
Conditions for tourists to claim their VAT refunds
For a tourist to claim VAT refund on purchases he made in the UAE, he must fulfill certain conditions:
Goods must be purchased from a retailer who is participating in the 'Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme'
Goods are not excluded from the Refund Scheme of the Federal Tax Authority
He must have the explicit intention to leave the UAE in 90 days from the date of supply, along with the purchased supplies
He must export the purchased goods out of the UAE within three months from the date of supply
The process of purchase and export of goods must be carried out according to the requirements and procedures determined by Federal Tax Authority.
Source: government.ae
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