Request a VAT refund claim for your shopping from a merchant registered with Planet and present your travel document used to enter the UAE.
The retailer will enter your information into our digital Tax Free system to issue a VAT refund claim.
To ensure that your tax free transaction has been successfully issued you should check our Shopper Portal. This can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the tax free tag attached to the back of your tax invoice or via the link sent to your phone via SMS.
You must validate your claim at any of our validation points before checking in, when leaving the UAE.
Some of our merchants will issue a digital tax free transaction.
Some of our merchants will issue you a physical tax invoice and attach this tag to the back of it.
Check the status of your Tax Free shopping refund by clicking below.
How to track your Tax RefundYou will receive 87% of the total VAT amount paid, minus a fee of 4.80 dirhams per Tax Free transaction.
Go to Planet's validation counter prior to checking in your luggage.
Present documents & have all invoices & goods ready for inspection.
Once validated, please choose a refund method Cash, Card or WeChat.
Planet processes your refund within 9 days.
Track your Tax Free shopping refund using our Shopper Portal.
Fully digital process that takes only 2 minutes to complete.
The minimum spend required to get a VAT refund is 250 AED.
Present travel documents used to enter the country when making your purchases.
Cash
Card
Digital Wallet
The Federal Tax Authority launched a 100% digital service for Tax Free shopping in November 2018 following the introduction of 5% VAT in January 2018.
Planet is the exclusive operator of the Tax Refund System.
Explore the opportunity to know more about Tax Refund policy and services by clicking here:
Local Rules1. Request a VAT refund claim for your shopping from a merchant registered with Planet and present your travel document used to enter the UAE
2. The retailer will enter your information into our digital Tax Free system to issue a VAT refund claim
3. To ensure that your Tax Free transaction has been issued successfully you should look for one of two things. Either the Tax Free tag placed on the back of your tax invoice, or the Planet logo and Tax Free tag number printed on the front of the tax invoice.
4. You must validate your claim at the Validation Point before checking in, when leaving the UAE.
Simply shop at any participating store, follow the easy refund process, and enjoy the benefits of Tax Free Shopping. Start exploring our trusted partners today and make your purchases with confidence, knowing that you can shop tax-free and save on your favorite products.
Follow the link sent to you via sms
OR
1. Open your smartphone's camera app
2. Point it at the QR code on the Tax Free tag
3. Open the URL link that appears on your smartphone's web browser
To learn about the local rules and regulations regarding tax-free shopping, click here.
If you have questions about tax-free shopping and want quick answers, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section is a valuable resource.