LS Central integrates with Planet Tax Free to enable retailers to process VAT refund transactions for eligible international shoppers.
Through this integration, stores operating in supported UAE and European regions can generate digital tax-free forms, submit transaction data to Planet, and authenticate customer details directly from the Point of Sale.
The Planet Tax Free integration automates the VAT refund process, reduces manual entry, and helps stores comply with the tax-free procedures required in their operating country.
Planet is a global technology company providing a flexible payments, software and tax-free solutions.
The integration uses Planet's Tax Free service to handle refund processing, digital forms, and traveler verification.
The sections below describe how to configure and use Planet Tax Free in LS Central.
| To | See |
|---|---|
| Configure Planet tax-free parameters. | Planet Tax Setup |
| Set up POS actions and external commands used to trigger Planet Tax Free processing. | Planet Tax Commands |
| Register Planet Tax Shopper. | Planet Tax Shopper Registration |
| Process tax-free refunds at the POS. | Tax-Free Processes |
| Learn how to set up the Hardware Station for LS Central Planet Tax Free Integration. | Hardware Station Setup |
Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Planet | A global provider of Payments, Software, and Tax Free Shopping services. |
| Tax Free | VAT refund process available to eligible international shoppers. |
| Digital Form | Electronic tax-free documentation generated and submitted to Planet. |
| UAE | United Arab Emirates; a supported region for Planet Tax Free in LS Central. |
| EU | Selected European regions where Planet provides Tax Free Shopping services. |
| BIN | Bank Identification Number. |
| HWS | Hardware Station Service. |
| WSS | WebSocket Service. |
See also