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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 U...

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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 time...

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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 D...

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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 offe...

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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 b...

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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 V...

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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 usin...

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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 business...

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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 tim...

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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 F...

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Input VAT when to recover

VAT Planning An important aspect of VAT planning & implementation is to avoid overpayment of tax by recovering the VAT paid on business e...

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VAT on entertainment expenses. What is recoverable?

What are Entertainment expenses Entertainment is hospitality of any kind including: Accommodation Food and drinks Access to shows or even...

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