The recent Covid-19 pandemic has affected the economy and pushed millions of companies into near bankruptcy and closure. In addition, the pandemic has reduced consumption and affected the production and supply chains due to the subsequent virus-variant containment waves, frequent lockdowns and shortage of man and material. In the pre-covid times, companies operating in the […]
VAT applicable on Directorial Services
If a Limited liability company (LLC) is formed in the United Arab Emirates, then it is bound to have a director. This director receives a fixed remuneration for the services he provides on a regular basis. This remuneration for his management services is eligible for Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 5%. It […]
What is Claimable VAT?
UAE is popularly known as the Gateway to the Middle -East and Northern African regions. The UAE and the Emirati governments’ amiable business policies have resulted in UAE becoming the throttling business and investment hub. The UAE Government has introduced new VAT taxation, which will be an additional source of revenue for the infrastructure development […]
Effect of VAT on the UAE Economy
The UAE is popularly known as the gateway to the Middle East. It offers a stable government and adopted business-friendly policies supported by a sound legal system in line with international law. In recent years, innovative investment-friendly policies have resulted in businesses worldwide establishing a base in the country. Like in other Middle Eastern countries, […]
Mistakes to look out for by SME’s while filing VAT
The United Arab Emirates has been a fairly new addition to the list of countries that have implemented Value Added Tax (VAT). The government of the UAE has also introduced many laws and regulations which have drastically improved the number of business opportunities one can avail in the country. this has led to a number […]
Results of late Filing /Non Filing of Vat by Businesses
In accordance with the UAE VAT Law, it has become a necessity for every registered company in the country to pay the respective tax returns on a quarterly basis by the 28 of the next month. This opened up a whole new area of tax management for which the company management should keep in mind. […]
How Can Businesses Claim VAT Refund in The UAE
The addition of Value Added Tax (VAT) to the taxation process has impacted businesses from all around the world. UAE was considered a lucrative place for conducting business as there were no taxes for the companies that are registered in the jurisdiction. But even with the 5% tax, the Middle East is still one of […]
Effect of VAT on E-Gaming Industry in the UAE
There have been many developments in the Online Gaming Industry (also known as the E-Gaming Industry). In the current scenario, the E-Gaming industry is one of the growing industry, and more and more players are coming into the market. this has been possible due to the release of multiplayer games such as PUBG, Free Fire, […]
All You Need to Know about Tax Invoice under VAT in UAE
The government of the United Arab Emirates has implemented the Value Added Tax recently, which will help both corporates and the people of the country. In the long run, the United Arab Emirates will be benefitted and will be able to utilize a new source of revenue while effectively and efficiently removing its reliance from […]
Effect of VAT on Newly Registered Companies
Value Added Tax (VAT) is a type of consumption tax levied on the goods for value addition in every supply chain stage. The member countries of the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) have introduced a Value Added Tax (VAT) to check the falling oil revenues and generate an alternate source of income to invest in economy’s […]