Summary
- UAE Public Clarification VATP045 addresses imported “Concerned Goods” whose place of supply is treated as being in the UAE and explains the related output- and input-VAT treatment.
- For relevant imports from 1 January 2026, the previous self-tax-invoice requirement has been removed, while supporting supplier and customs documentation remains important for input-tax recovery.
- Public Clarification VATP046 highlights wider VAT Law amendments concerning e-invoicing, reverse charge, input-tax recovery, refunds and anti-evasion measures.
Extended article
The UAE Federal Tax Authority has issued Public Clarification VATP045 on the treatment of “Concerned Goods” imported from outside the UAE where the place of supply is deemed to be in the UAE. Taxable persons are required to account for output VAT unless the goods would be exempt if supplied domestically. For imports from 1 January 2026, the previous self-tax-invoice requirement has been removed.
The clarification confirms that related input VAT may be recoverable where the goods support taxable supplies and the taxpayer retains appropriate supporting evidence, including the supplier invoice and customs documentation. A separate clarification, VATP046, summarises important VAT Law amendments involving the e-invoicing framework, reverse-charge compliance, input-tax recovery, refund claims and anti-tax-evasion measures. Businesses should review both clarifications against their import and accounting processes.
External sources: Access UAE VAT public clarifications | Visit the UAE Federal Tax Authority
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