Are you visiting the UAE for a quick shopping trip? If so, you are eligible for a refund on the Value Added Tax (VAT) of five per cent, which can make your shopping experience even better. However, this refund needs to be claimed at the time of leaving the UAE

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on Wednesday said it had determined three main categories of “eligible goods” for calculating value-added tax (VAT) on the basis of the profit margin scheme. They are second-hand goods, meaning tangible moveable property that is suitable for further use as it is or after repair;