VAT Refund for Foreign Businesses in the UAE

VAT Refund for Foreign Businesses in the UAE

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced a VAT refund scheme in the United Arab Emirates for foreign businesses. With this scheme, all eligible non-United Arab Emirates established businesses will be able to submit the VAT refund requests for the calendar year 2019. However, the refund application needs to be made by 31st August 2020.