- Federal Tax Authority announced AED 3.2 billion in tax refunds for UAE nationals building new residences by June 2025
- More than 18,000 retailers are connected to the digital tax refund system for tourists
- Since the service launch, 38,000 applications for VAT refunds for new residences were approved, totaling AED 3.2 billion
- From June 2024 to June 2025, 7,000 new applications were approved, amounting to AED 653.1 million
- In the first half of 2025, 3,097 new applications were approved, resulting in AED 284.77 million in refunds
- The digital tax refund system for tourists expanded, with 18,410 shops connected by June 2025
- 697 new outlets joined the system in the first half of 2025, a 29 percent increase from the same period in 2024
- Total outlets connected in the past two years reached 3,390
- 96 self-service machines for tax refunds were available by June 2025
- The FTA continues to develop digital systems in line with global best practices and the UAE’s digital transformation strategy
Source: tax.gov.ae
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