What is VAT?

Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in UAE on 01 January 2018. It is a transaction-based indirect tax levied at each stage of the supply chain and ultimately borne by the end consumer.

​What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

Standard VAT rate 5%: Applies to most of the goods and services which is defined as taxable under the VAT Law.

​VAT rate 0%: Applies to exports of goods and services and on some specified goods and services, such as healthcare-related goods and services.

​Also, some goods and services are exempt as well as out of scope from VAT in the UAE.

​What are the criteria of VAT Registration in UAE?

Business and individuals (If supplying taxable goods and services) can register under UAE VAT on the following criteria’s:

​​1) Mandatory Registration: A business or individual must register for VAT, if there taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the last 12 months or expected to exceed in the next 30 days.

​2) Voluntary Registration: A business or individual may opt for VAT registration, if there taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 187,500 in the last 12 months or expected to exceed in the next 30 days but less than the mandatory limit of AED 375,000.

Who are not eligible for VAT Registration in UAE?

Business or individuals are not allowed to do VAT registration If their taxable supplies and import are less than AED 187,500 in last 12 months or not expected to exceed in next 30 days.​​​