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VAT in UAE

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VAT Rate 5% standard rate on most goods and services
Introduction Date 1 January 2018
Mandatory Registration Annual taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000
Voluntary Registration Annual taxable supplies above AED 187,500
Zero-Rated Supplies (0%) Exports, international transportation, certain healthcare and education
Exempt Supplies Some financial services, bare land, residential property rentals
Standard Rate Supplies (5%) Most goods and services supplied within the UAE
VAT Return Period Quarterly (monthly for large businesses by FTA direction)
Filing & Payment Deadline 28 days after end of the tax period

VAT at 5% was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018 under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Applying the correct VAT rate is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.

VAT Compliance Services

  • VAT registration with the FTA
  • VAT amendment and de-registration
  • Quarterly VAT return preparation and filing
  • Input tax recovery and VAT refund applications
  • VAT health checks and compliance reviews
  • VAT advisory for specific industries, transactions, and cross-border supplies
  • VAT training for finance teams

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