2.83 million tax refunds processed in UAE

Tuesday, 17 December 2019 19:44

A total of 2.83 million tax refund applications have been processed in the UAE.

According to the Federal Tax Authority, the average daily number of applications processed is 7,730 at the moment.

The number of self-service kiosks for refunding taxes has also grown by 55.2 per cent, with 45 kiosks located across the country and more than 12,000 outlets connected to the system.

The electronic system was launched in November 2018, making the UAE one of the first countries in the world to implement such a system.

More from Business

Emirates Group posts record $3.3 billion half-year profit

The Emirates Group has announced a record profits of AED 12.2 billion ($3.3 billion) for the first six months of 2025, driven by strong travel demand "despite geo-political events and economic concerns in some markets".
US orders 10% flights cut at major US airports due to shutdown

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has said he would order a 10 per cent cut in flights at 40 major airports, citing air traffic control safety concerns as a government shutdown hit a record 36th day.
H.H. Sheikh Mansoor highlights sustainability, innovation at Gulfood Manufacturing

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, has officially inaugurated the 11th edition of Gulfood Manufacturing at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes over 53,000 new companies

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce has announced strong performance figures for the first nine months of 2025, reinforcing its role in driving economic growth and supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).