Stay informed with expert articles on Corporate Tax, VAT, and business compliance in the UAE. Our professionals break down complex laws into practical insights so you can stay compliant and confident.
VAT in UAE is a 5 percent tax on most goods and services, introduced on January 1, 2018 by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Businesses with taxable supplies above AED 375,000 must register, file returns through EmaraTax, and pay any VAT due by the 28th of the following month or
Paying VAT in the UAE is done through the Federal Tax Authority’s EmaraTax portal. Every registered business and individual taxable person must file Form VAT201 by the 28th of the following month or quarter. After filing, any balance due must be settled through the portal to stay compliant. In this
A VAT registration certificate UAE is an official document issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirming your VAT registration. It lists your Tax Registration Number (TRN), start date, and filing cycle, and is required to charge 5% VAT, reclaim input tax, and submit returns. In this guide, we explain
The VAT reverse charge mechanism (RCM) in the UAE is an FTA rule that shifts the responsibility for VAT from the supplier to the UAE-based buyer on certain imports and designated B2B supplies. It applies under Article 48 of the VAT Law and related Cabinet Decisions, and businesses must report
A TRN number in UAE is a unique 15-digit Tax Registration Number issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). It appears on the VAT Registration Certificate and is mandatory for charging VAT, filing tax returns, and reclaiming input tax. UAE VAT law requires every registrant to display their TRN on
The ICV certificate is an official document issued under the UAE’s National In-Country Value (ICV) Program by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT). It certifies a company’s contribution to the UAE economy through local spending, Emiratization, investment, and innovation, and is essential for competing effectively in government and
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) imposes a VAT late payment penalty in the UAE when a business fails to pay its VAT on time. As per Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2021, the penalty begins at 2 percent of the unpaid VAT, increases by 4 percent monthly, and can reach
The TIN number in the UAE is the official Tax Identification Number (commonly referred to as a TRN) issued by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Every business that crosses the VAT threshold must obtain this number. It serves as your company’s tax identity, required for invoices, VAT filing, and overall
VAT refund in Dubai allows tourists, businesses, and UAE nationals to reclaim VAT on eligible purchases and expenses under the UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Tourists can recover up to 85% of VAT on shopping, UAE companies can reclaim input VAT through their tax returns, and Emirati citizens may apply
Walking through Dubai’s gold souks feels like stepping into a treasure chest. But understanding gold tax in Dubai – that’s where things get interesting. The UAE’s jewelry market hit a staggering USD 5.28 billion in 2023 according to UAE Ministry of Economy data, and with gold prices soaring, both investors