How VAT is Calculated in the UAE and Dubai and who is Exempt from It

UAE VAT Overview

• Start Date: VAT was introduced in the UAE on January 1, 2018.
• Rate: In the Emirates, the VAT rate stands at 5%.

VAT in Dubai 2023 – Business Perspective:

• VAT registration is mandatory if imports surpass 375,000 AED. If imports are between 187,500 AED and 375,000 AED, registration is voluntary. Start-ups can also register to become VAT taxpayers.

VAT-exempt Industries: Include residential properties, bare land, local passenger transport, and some economic services.

Source: Relocate UAE

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