LS Central integrates with Planet Tax Free so retailers can process VAT refund transactions for eligible international shoppers directly at the POS.
The integration supports stores operating in the UAE and in selected European countries where Planet provides Tax Free Shopping services. From the POS, you can register shopper details, generate digital tax-free forms, send transaction data to Planet, and reprint or void vouchers as needed.
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.
The sections below describe how to configure and use Planet Tax Free in LS Central.
| To | See |
|---|---|
| Configure the Planet Tax Free integration for your operating region. | Planet Tax Setup |
| Run a guided wizard to set up Planet Tax for UAE. | Planet Tax Assisted Setup |
| Configure the store to validate Planet Tax credentials during returns. | Tax Return Service Setup |
| Set up the Hardware Station for travel document scanning. | Hardware Station Setup |
| Register the POS external commands used to trigger Planet Tax Free operations. | Planet Tax Commands |
| Register a shopper for a tax-free sale at the POS. | Planet Tax Shopper Registration |
| Process tax-free refunds at the POS in Europe. | Tax-Free Processes |
| Process tax-free refunds at the POS in the UAE. | UAE Tax-Free Processes |
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. |