The UAE has adopted the GCC’s Unified VAT Agreement about digital taxes on foreign sellers. Here are the basics:
The VAT rate for digital products is 5% with no registration threshold. Foreign businesses must register for VAT. To do so, first create an e-Services account with the Federal Tax Agency, and then complete the VAT registration form. The UAE have also provided a full guide to VAT registration in English.
Sources: Quaderno
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