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Deemed Supplies under UAE VAT Under the UAE VAT legislation, VAT is generally imposed on supplies of goods and services made for consideration. However, in certain circumstances, the law treats transactions where no consider...

Background ABC Trading LLC is a VAT-registered company in the UAE engaged in selling electronic products. As part of its marketing activities, the company provides free promotional items (commercial gifts) to customers and business par...

Building your dream home is a significant milestone for UAE Nationals. To support this journey, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) offers a specialized VAT Refund Scheme. This do...

Background Pursuant to the amendments introduced under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 201...

Administrative Exceptions VAT Guide (VATGEX1): Expert Insights for UAE Industries & MNCs For MNCs and large-scale industries in Jebel Ali and Dubai, rigid VAT compliance can sometimes clash with complex operational realities. The F...

Importance of a Tax Agency in the UAE In the ever-evolving tax landscape of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), compliance with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations has become an integral part of business operations. Whether it invo...

How Your Favourite Drinks Are Now Priced In 2026 With New UAE Excise Rules? Starting 1 January 2026, the UAE has introduced a new tiered-volumetric Excise Tax model for sweetened drinks, changing the way beverages are priced based on t...

Reverse Charge Applicability on Metal Scrap Transactions in the UAE Cabinet Decision No. 153 of 2025 Issued: 21st December 2025 Effective from: 14th January 2026 Metal scrap plays a vital role i...

Guide to the Profit Margin Scheme under UAE VAT Law Overview of the Profit Margin Scheme The Profit Margin Scheme (PMS) is an optional VAT arrangement in the UAE designed to help eligible resellers reduce the VAT burden on...

Key VAT Decree Law and Tax Procedures Law changes effective 1 January 2026 Major updates...