- VAT in the UAE significantly impacts the real estate sector, with different rules for residential and commercial properties: residential sales and rentals are generally exempt, while commercial properties incur a standard 5% VAT rate.
- Specific provisions include VAT exemptions for bare land and residential properties, along with a 0% VAT rate on the first supply of newly constructed residential properties, allowing developers to recover VAT on construction costs.
- All commercial property owners and developers must register for VAT if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 annually, ensuring compliance with tax obligations and proper classification to avoid litigation.
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