Practical UAE tax and business guidance from TAX UAE, supporting Saif Chartered Accountants.
The VAT 301 notice concerns a 2018 process change. Current import compliance depends on accurate customs/TRN linkage and reconciled declarations.
Read the guideElectronic tourist refunds are an established scheme. This earlier announcement should be read as background to the current traveller process.
Read the guideClient entertainment is generally a blocked input-tax category. Employee expenses and genuine business meeting costs need a distinct, documented assessment.
Read the guideA useful bookkeeping service produces reliable records and an agreed reporting routine. Begin with the business’s transactions, systems and reporting needs, then define…
Read the guideSince 1 January 2023, appointed board functions performed by a natural person are not a supply of services for UAE VAT purposes.
Read the guideClassify the accommodation and any services before assigning VAT. Residential and serviced accommodation can have different treatment.
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