Introduction of VAT in UAE and its Implementation


Gulf countries have decided to implement taxation as part of the governments' efforts to diversify revenues in the context of sharp decline in oil prices. The International Monetary Fund has been recommending fiscal consolidation in the Gulf Cooperation Council through diversification of government revenues and reduction of subsidies.

New initiative to provide the country with a new source of income, the UAE government introduced VAT, from January 1st, 2018.  Before Implementation of VAT the country was highly dependent on oil and other hydrocarbons, now with the implementation of VAT, this is expected to change.


VAT will be charged at a flat rate of 5 percent. Companies whose turnover fall between Dh1.87 million and Dh3.75 million will have the option to register for VAT during the first phase of the VAT implementation. Optional threshold limit is AED 187,500 per year.

Indian Muneem knows from experience that companies need assistance suitably for VAT implementation in UAE to comply with the UAE VAT law.  They should develop a workable tax plan. 

The active VAT implementation technique is as follows:

The VAT experts should understand the business model to build the best VAT implementation plan that suits the VAT rules for your business.

Indian Muneem gives guidance about the methods of VAT in the UAE, business type and compliance problems on the UAE VAT Law.

We study the flow of VAT on costing, profitability, working capital and business. This evaluation brings improved understanding for the management.

The present accounting systems must be examined thoroughly, correct classification or grouping with chart of accounts that suits the VAT regime is needed. Tax guidelines will be given to the accounts team for making the first VAT return to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).

Indian Muneem provides Proper guidance for integrating the new the UAE VAT regulations inside the accounting, billing and other administrative actions.

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