The UAE will now offer value-added tax refunds for e-commerce purchases made by tourists during their stay in the Emirates. The move aims to boost the country's position as a tourism and e-commerce ...

A new ‘world first’ tax refund system for tourists doing online shopping has been introduced by the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority. The authority has rolled out a new paperless system which will allow ...

Dubai remains income-tax-free, but new corporate, VAT, and excise taxes make it no longer fully tax-free. Learn what expats and businesses need to know in ...

Said to be a world first, FTA's move to raise UAE's 'digital competitiveness' Tourists already have full VAT refunds when they engage in physical shopping in the UAE. Now, they can expect the same ...

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has unveiled a new VAT refund system designed specifically for e-commerce purchases made by tourists during their stay in the UAE. This system, which is the first of ...

The UAE's Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of operational efficiency throughout 2025.

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The UAE will introduce value added tax (“VAT”) at the rate of 5% from 1 January 2018. The basic principle underpinning the introduction of VAT is to further improve the economic base of the UAE. This ...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which have long lured foreign workers with the promise of a tax-free lifestyle, plan to impose a 5 percent tax next year on ...

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