VAT ComplianceUnited Arab Emirates
VAT in UAE
5% VAT introduced in January 2018 — overview of rates exemptions and scope
VAT in the UAE is a 5% federal consumption tax introduced on 1 January 2018 under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, applied to most goods and services supplied within the UAE and to imports, administered by the Federal Tax Authority.
Related terms
Browse all →UAE Input Tax Credit
VAT ComplianceRight to recover VAT paid on business purchases against VAT collected on sales
UAE VAT Audit
VAT ComplianceFTA examination of a business's VAT records — triggers documentation requirements
UAE VAT Exempt Supplies
VAT ComplianceCategories of supplies not subject to VAT in UAE — healthcare education financial services
UAE VAT Late Payment Penalty
VAT ComplianceFinancial penalties imposed by FTA for late VAT payment or non-compliance
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