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VAT refund policy in Dubai,UAE

September 9, 2021

The service of a VAT refund in Dubai is available for visitors and tourists. They can claim for refund that they paid on purchasing the items and services during their stay in the UAE.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority declared on 18/11/2018 VAT refund service for eligible tourists to recover the value-added tax on their purchases while leaving through Abu Dhabi International Airport.

What are the requirements for tourists to claim their VAT Refund in Dubai, UAE?

To claim a VAT Refund, tourists or visitors must meet the following requirements as determined by the Federal Tax Authority:

  1.  A tourist must purchase items from a retailer who is connected to the ‘Tax Refund for Tourists Scheme’.
  2. Items should not be excluded from the Refund Scheme of the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
  3. A tourist must have to leave the UAE in 90 days from the date of supply, along with the purchased supplies.
  4. He needs to deliver the goods out of the country within 90 days from the date of supply.
  5. The purchasing and exporting of items or goods should be carried out as per the rules and procedures fixed by Federal Tax Authority.

Filing Incorrect VAT Return

Incorrect filing of VAT return by the tax registered person is liable for a penalty in the UAE. Two types of penalties are applicable in this case.A fixed penalty of AED 3000 for the first time and AED 5000 for the second time. A Percentage based penalty will be charged on the amount unpaid to the FTA due to the error


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