- The UAE offers a digital system for tourists to claim VAT refunds on purchases.
- Visitors can shop tax-free by requesting a tax-free transaction and validating purchases at designated checkpoints.
- The system is paperless and managed by Planet, authorized by the Federal Tax Authority.
- Tourists must spend a minimum of Dh250 to be eligible for a refund.
- Validation must occur within six hours of departure at airports, seaports, or land borders.
Source: khaleejtimes.com
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