With travel restarting, utu has partnered with Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, to give the current tax refund model a breath of fresh air. Through this partnership, Emirates Skywards will offer a tax refund to…

Do you qualify for tax-free shopping?
Tax-free shopping is a great incentive for tourists, allowing them to obtain a VAT or GST refund on goods purchased when returning home. It is only natural that one would wish to take advantage of this benefit. However, you may have wondered if you needed to…

Tax-free vs. Duty-free Shopping: What’s the difference?
Tax-free and Duty-free shopping are terms commonly related to tourists. However, they are not to be confused with one another. Although you might have heard them being used interchangeably, tax-free shopping is different from duty-free shopping. Let’s dive into understanding the differences between the two. Tax-free shopping Tax-free…