- UAE has made changes to VAT law effective from November 15, 2024
- Simplified requirements for applying 0% VAT rate on exported goods
- Redefined terms such as official evidence, commercial evidence, and delivery certificate
- New conditions for 0% VAT on exported services, with stricter conditions for certain sectors
- Anti-avoidance provisions to prevent misuse of VAT exemptions
- Financial services sector now exempt from VAT for investment fund management and digital asset transactions
- Clarification on VAT treatment for composite supplies without a dominant element
- Updates to definitions of virtual assets, real estate supply, deemed supply, and recoverable input tax on employee medical insurance
Source: nrdoshi.ae
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