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11 Apr 23

VAT Health Check in the UAE: Key Information

What is a VAT Health Check? A “VAT health check” is an audit of a company’s VAT compliance and reporting procedures and processes. The VAT health check (VHC) aims to find areas where the business could do better and ensure it follows all the right VAT rules, regulations, and procedures.…

01 Feb 23

UAE VAT Updates: 13 Key Changes in 2023

There have been some changes to specific provisions of the UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) regime announced by the UAE Ministry of Finance. The Federal Decree-Law No. 18 of 2022 introduces 24 changes. VAT is a type of indirect tax based on general consumption. Most countries impose VAT on most…

22 Sep 22

5 Common UAE VAT Misconceptions

While UAE VAT is often considered a simple tax, the reality is different. In our previous UAE VAT returns articles, we talked about common mistakes made by businesses and what you need to know about the types of VAT in the UAE. In this post, we will cover some of…

01 Aug 22

UAE Free Zone Companies Are Not Tax-Free

Many investors and business owners choose to do business in UAE because of its tax free regime (not fully, though!). Following the release of the UAE VAT Law Framework, many businesses have been asking about VAT on free zones. This underlines the importance of the VAT framework. The UAE free…

30 Jun 22

UAE Compliance: Is Your Business Concerned?

UAE authorities are constantly implementing new regulations. It is true to say that starting a new business in the UAE has just gotten a bit more challenging with regulatory requirements at every stage. However, it is meant to keep the UAE as the safest place to conduct business. Hence, new…

28 Jun 22

UAE VAT For Freelancers

The UAE has had VAT for four years, and businesses are settling in well to the VAT regime. Taking into consideration the size and expertise of the businesses, they understand the rules and have been able to adapt to the changes. There are, however, some challenges that freelancers and self-employed…

03 Mar 22

8 Most Common VAT-Related Mistakes Made By Businesses in UAE

VAT was implemented in UAE on January 1, 2018. Since then, businesses are subject to a number of requirements under the VAT Law. Each business enrolled for VAT has an obligation to file VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). However, UAE businesses continue to make VAT-related mistakes and…

15 Feb 22

A welcome relief for UAE businesses: Penalty waivers and penalty installments

A new Cabinet Decree No. 105 of 2021 has been issued related to penalty waivers and penalty installments. The new cabinet decision will become effective on March 1, 2022. In accordance with this law, taxable persons can apply for installment payment or a waiver of administrative penalties in whole or…

31 Jan 22

3 things to consider when starting a business in UAE: Tax, Accounting & Compliance

Are you planning to start a business in the UAE? Have you already successfully launched your company? There are entrepreneurs and business owners who want to turn the risks of time, money, and effort into a vision of building a business that brings solutions for the future. But often, these…

28 Dec 21

Reverse Charge Mechanism In UAE: How Does It Work?

The UAE VAT Law states that the person making taxable supplies, i.e. the supplier, is responsible for levying, collecting and paying tax to the government. A registered supplier must charge VAT whenever he makes a taxable supply and pay VAT to the UAE government. The forward charge mechanism refers to…

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