VAT on Exports in the UAE: When Zero-Rating Actually Applies
Quick answer: VAT on exports in the UAE is 0%, but only when your sale meets the conditions in Article 30 (goods) or Article 31 (services) of the VAT Executive Regulation and you can prove it. Goods must leave the UAE within 90 days of the supply, backed by the right export documents. Services must […]
Excise Tax Registration in the UAE: Who Needs It and How to Apply
Quick answer: Excise tax registration in the UAE is mandatory for any business that produces, imports, stockpiles, or releases excise goods, tobacco, energy drinks, sweetened beverages, and e-cigarette products among them. Unlike VAT or corporate tax, there’s no minimum revenue threshold. If you’re dealing in these goods at all, you’re expected to register with the […]
VAT Penalties UAE 2026: How to Avoid Costly FTA Fines
Getting a VAT penalty notice from the Federal Tax Authority is stressful especially when you are not entirely sure what went wrong, how much it will cost, or whether the figure on the notice is even correct. Here is what most UAE business owners do not know: the VAT penalty framework changed significantly on April […]