VAT ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the term “why start your business in the UAE?” No taxes! Do you agree?
UAE is a country where businesses do not have to pay a large share of their income in taxes. This has always been a major attraction for foreign investors to start their companies in the country. Individuals are not subject to income tax in the UAE. However, it imposes corporate taxes on foreign banks and energy firms.
So, what exactly is VAT? It is a tax that is levied on purchases of goods and services. It is included at every stage of the production and delivery of the product where the company has contributed value. VAT was introduced in 2018 in the UAE. The consumer contributes the VAT, and the business must collect VAT and send it back to the government. If the business is not doing so, then it could lead to serious penalties. Currently, a 5% VAT is charged at the point of sale in the UAE.
Most financial services are free from VAT. This can involve currency exchange, extending credit or loans, or opening business or personal accounts.
Residential properties are exempt from VAT excluding mobile homes, and RVs.
Whereas, hotels and motels are subject to VAT.
Furthermore, any local transportation by land, water, or air is considered an exemption.
VAT of 5% equally applies to businesses conducting operations on the mainland or free zones in the UAE. Typically, VAT-registered businesses:
Here are the two pointers that need to be understood if you are eligible for paying VAT in the UAE
When you start a business setup in Dubai free zone, the VAT taxations are a little different with their own set of laws, these are:
RadiantBiz has been the leader of the industry for more than 15 years. We know how the VAT structure for businesses works in the UAE. Our team can get you through the VAT process in a hassle-free manner. We know how the complete procedure runs and can help you do it in just a few hours.
Starting with creating an FTA account, we will take care of your account on the official portal. We will also assist you with the documentation as per the requirements of the FTA and help you submit them. Once you complete the registration, we will issue you a Tax Registration Number certificate by which you can get the individual or corporate tax residency certificate from the FTA.
VAT registration is easier with RadiantBiz!
The applicant who wants to register for VAT must file an application with the FTA online and complete all the required procedures.
5% VAT is applicable along with the cost of taxable goods and services in the UAE.
If you deal in financial services, residential buildings, supply of bare land, and local traveling services then you are not liable to pay VAT.
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