What is the process to claim tax return for foreign businesses?

Foreign business which are eligible for tax refunds can claim VAT by following the steps below:

Download the form from the designated section on the FTA website.

Complete the Form:

• Fill in the required fields in the form.
• Print the form in PDF format and get the required signature and/or official stamp (handwritten forms are not accepted).

Submit the form along with the supporting documents:

• Email the soft copy of the PDF form (signed version) to specialrefunds@tax.gov.ae
• File types can be PDF, JPG, PNG or JPEG.
• The total file size must not exceed 5 MB.

You will receive an email notification immediately as soon as the refund form is submitted successfully.