VAT: Profit Margin Scheme

VAT: Profit Margin Scheme

Profit Margin Schemes are optional tax calculation methods that have the taxable person calculating the VAT on the profit rather than the sales value. The profit margin is determined by the difference between the purchase price and the selling price of the product....
FTA: Penalty revisions extended to Dec 2022

FTA: Penalty revisions extended to Dec 2022

UAE tax registrants now have until December 31, 2022, to have a penalty for violating tax laws re-determined. Previously, the re-determination deadline was December 31, 2021. The penalties due until June 28, 2021, will be 30 percent of the total unpaid penalties. It...
Frequently Asked Questions: UAE Designated Zones VAT

Frequently Asked Questions: UAE Designated Zones VAT

What is a Designated zone? A Designated Zone is an area specified by a Cabinet Decision as being a “Designated Zone” Although an area might be identified as a Designated Zone, it is not automatically treated as being outside the UAE for VAT purposes. o  There are...
VAT: Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions

VAT: Real Estate Frequently Asked Questions

  What is Real Estate? Generally, real estate refers to land or buildings and includes: An area of land that can be used to create rights, interests, or services; Buildings, structures, or engineering works permanently attached to the land; Fixtures and equipment...
VAT: Zero Rated – Export of Services

VAT: Zero Rated – Export of Services

What does zero-rating on export services mean? The zero-rated on export services means that services which are rendered or exported outside the UAE are subject to the Zero-rated VAT, i.e. the supplier does not have to pay output tax on the export of services and the...
Bahrain: VAT Rate Increase to from 5% to10%

Bahrain: VAT Rate Increase to from 5% to10%

As of 1 January 2022, the standard rate of VAT will increase from 5% to 10%. For the purposes of applying the transitional provisions, the two following dates should be taken into consideration: 1. Law Enforcement Date: the enforcement date mentioned in the Amended...