VAT (Value Added Tax) is a form of an indirect tax that was introduced in the UAE on 1st January 2018. VAT is a transaction-based indirect tax that is levied at each step of the supply chain. End consumers generally bear the VAT cost while registered businesses collect and account for the tax, in a way acting as tax collectors on behalf of the federal tax authority.VAT is used in more than 180 countries around the world. All OECD countries except the US have VAT.
It is essential for businesses to understand any obligations they may have under the UAE VAT legislation. The responsibility lies with the business to ensure that any required compliance obligations are fulfilled.
To fully comply with the UAE VAT legislations, businesses may need to make some changes to their core operations, financial management, and bookkeeping. It is essential that businesses try to understand the implications of the VAT regulations and make every to align their business model to government reporting and compliance requirements.
Our accredited tax agents, with their expertise in the UAE tax regime, will help you identify areas of high risk and suggest the best ways to comply with the regulations.