The UAE Federal Tax Authority has introduced an artificial intelligence-powered digital platform reducing tourist VAT refund processing to one business day, down from approximately nine days. Developed with scheme operator Planet, the system is operational at Dubai International Airport, Zayed International Airport, and Sharjah International Airport. The paperless process allows eligible travellers whose purchases do not require physical inspection to complete claims directly via a mobile app.
The UAE's Federal Tax Authority has rolled out an AI-powered digital platform with Planet Tax Free for tourist VAT refunds. The paperless service is operational at Zayed International, Dubai International, and Sharjah International airports, enabling quick pre-departure claims.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has launched an AI-powered digital platform for tourist VAT refunds at major airports, cutting processing times from nine days to one. Operating with scheme operator Planet, the paperless system links roughly 16,700 retail points across the country.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority, in collaboration with Planet, has launched an artificial intelligence-powered digital platform for tourist Value Added Tax (VAT) refunds. Operational across major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, the paperless system uses facial recognition to process claims. The upgrade reduces tourist refund distribution times from roughly nine days to one business day.
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