RAQEEB, a whistleblower program for tax violations and evasion
The UAE'S Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has recently introduced a whistleblowing program to increase public awareness and to enhance tax compl
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Public Consultation on UAE's Corporate Tax Regime
The UAE Ministry of Finance recently published a public consultation paper on Corporate Income Tax
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VAT zero-rating on export of goods
Export of goods from the UAE may be eligible for a zero-rated VAT subject to certain conditions.
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Input VAT deduction for mobile phones and packages, made available to employees for business use.
Recover VAT paid on mobile phones and packages.
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UAE’s Corporate Income Tax
he UAE Ministry of Finance has announced that it will introduce a federal corporate tax on business profits.
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UAE tax penalties reduced and discounted
On April 28th, 2021, the UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No 49 of 2021 amending tax penalties and provides reduction, alternative...
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Is your business subject to the ESR?
The Relevant Activities assessment is what determines whether your business is subject to the Economic Substance Regulations (ESR).
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Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) - Overview
What is the ESR The ESR regulations require certain businesses in the UAE to maintain and demonstrate adequate economic presence in the...
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The time frame for recovering Input Tax in the UAE
The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE (FTA) published a new VAT Public Clarification (VATP017) which provide an interpretation of the...
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Ultimate Beneficial Owner Regulations
New regulation in respect of disclosing the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) of businesses have been implemented in the UAE via Cabinet...
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VAT registration of Sole Establishments
Important clarification for individuals owning several sole establishments in the UAE
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VAT-free special offers
The Federal Tax Authority of the UAE (FTA) published a new VAT Public Clarification (VATP020) which clarifies the “VAT-free” special...
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How and When to recover VAT
In general, the VAT in the UAE should not be a cost to tax registered businesses. VAT incurred on business expenses and purchases could...
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Tax Invoice all you need to know
What is a Tax Invoice? As per the UAE VAT legislations, a tax invoice is a written paper or electronic document which records the details...
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Zero-rated and exempt supplies
The essential difference between zero-rated and exempt supplies is that businesses selling zero-rated goods or services can recover any...
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How can I pay my VAT returns?
You can pay your VAT returns in the UAE via a bank transfer, an exchange house transfer, a credit card, or E-dirham. Paying VAT dues...
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VAT Registration in the UAE
What businesses should do before registering for VAT in the UAE? Embed VAT in your business plan Start-ups and newly established...
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Record Keeping for VAT
All tax registered, individuals and businesses in the UAE are required to maintain certain business records for a specified period of...
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VAT In the UAE explained
This article is to give a brief overview of the basic principles of the Value added tax in the UAE. What is VAT? Value added tax (VAT) is...
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Claim VAT spent on your new residence
Where a UAE national owns or acquires land in the UAE on which he builds his own residence, he shall be entitled to make a claim to the...