Value Added Tax (VAT):

There is 10% value added tax on most goods and services
in Egypt. At retail stores, this tax is always already included in the
price. Upon making a purchase of $ 50.00 or more at a gift store that
has an agreement wit the VAT authorities, you should fill out a form
at the store and have it stamped there. You will be eligible, upon
presenting the form and the item, for a 10% refund at the airport prior
to departure. Do not pack these gift items in your luggage. They
should be kept in your hand luggage. By the way, tourist services,
such as hotel accommodations and meals taken in hotels, paid with
foreign currency are exempt from VAT tax.


How to Get Your VAT (Value Added Tax) Refund:

Egypt's sales tax, or VAT (value-added tax), is
10%, but you can get most of that back if you spend the required
amount or more at any participating retailer. You must be over 15
years old, and you must present a passport. The name of the refund is
détaxe, meaning exactly what it says. You never really get the full
10% back, but you can come close. After you spend the required
minimum amount, ask for your détaxe papers. Fill out the forms before
you arrive at the airport for departure. Be sure to have the forms
stamped at the airport customs desks. The customs official may ask to
see your purchases so it's best to have them in your carry-on bag.
Mail the stamped forms at the airport (the store provides an envelope)
and the refund process has begun (note - this is only if Egypt is
your final point of departure back to the U.S.). For additional
information on the VAT refund http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAT
All refunds are processed at the final point of departure . Mark
the paperwork to request that your refund be applied to your credit
card so you aren't stuck with a check in Egyptian Pounds. Even if you
made the purchase in cash, you can still get the refund on a credit
card. This ensures the best rate of exchange. You can get cash in some
airports, but if you don't take the cash in Egyptian Pounds, you'll
lose money on the transaction. If you're considering a major
purchase, ask the store policy before you get too involved -- or be
willing to waive your right to the refund.

迪拜是免税国家， 是没有消费税的。 就算海关关税， 也只有5%
所以没有退税这个说法。 有些东西， 比如化妆品， 您可以在机场免税店购买， 会比外面便宜很多。

迪拜商品都免税，所以没有退税环节。