- FTI Consulting UAE VAT Update discusses amendments to the UAE VAT Executive Regulations following the introduction of Corporate Tax in the UAE
- The Federal Tax Authority has updated the VAT regulations, effective mostly from 15 November 2024, with some changes retroactive to 2018 and 2023
- Key amendments include exemptions for fund management services and virtual asset transactions, specifics on export documentation, and input tax recoverability on health insurance for employees
- Article 2 now includes broader scenarios in the supply of goods, covering various real estate transactions beyond traditional sales or leases
- A new Article 3 bis outlines exceptions in the supply definitions, focusing on transactions between government entities involving real estate and similar projects, effective from 1 January 2023
- These changes aim to clarify the VAT law’s scope and enhance compliance among businesses in the UAE
Source: fticonsulting.com
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