The New VAT Rules in UAE
The Federal Tax Authority introduced Federal Decree-Law No.8 of 2017, which took effect on January 1, 2018, governing the Value Added Tax (VAT). The fundamental principles of VAT and its …
VAT Registration
Guide to obtaining a VAT certificate in the UAE
Value Added Tax is a consumption tax that applies to goods and services in the UAE. Businesses in the UAE are required to register themselves for VAT on the EmaraTax …
VAT Registration for Start-ups and Small Businesses in the UAE
VAT registration is a mandatory requirement for businesses operating in the UAE that surpass the required threshold turnover value of AED 375,000. With its introduction, the Federal Tax Authority has …
Voluntary VAT Registration in UAE
The VAT registration threshold in the UAE is AED 375,000, this means that businesses with a taxable turnover of less than AED 375,000 are not required to register for VAT. …
An Essential Guide to VAT Obligations for Businesses in UAE
Value Added Tax (VAT) in UAE was affected in 2018, subsequently, businesses are compelled to comply with the VAT regulation and standards. Thus, it is advisable for taxable persons to …
VAT Registration Process for Amazon Companies in UAE
The VAT registration process in UAE is often a complex task for companies, thus it is imperative for taxable persons to seek the expert services of UAE tax consultants to …
VAT Registration of Foreign and Local Company Branches in UAE
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the soon-to-commence registration of foreign and local company branches in the UAE for value-added tax (VAT). All businesses operating in the UAE, including …
Register VAT for tax group in UAE
Instead of undergoing separate VAT registration in UAE, businesses can register VAT as a tax group. The main advantage of registering as a tax group is it saves costs. It …
Determining VAT Implications on Change in the Permitted Use of a Building in UAE
In the UAE, selling and leasing buildings is widespread because the real estate sector is very prominent in the region. As per the VAT guidelines, the commercial buildings and their …
Guide to Input VAT Recovery on Mobile Phones, Data Packs Provided to Employees in the UAE
What does the law on input VAT recovery on mobile phones, airtime and data packs in the UAE say? As per the tax law, a taxable person is allowed to …
