The UAE introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on January 1, 2018, at a standard rate of 5% on most goods and services. VAT is a consumption tax applied at each stage of the supply chain, requiring businesses to collect and remit tax to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Companies must comply with specific rules regarding exports and imports.
Source: movingo.ae
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