UAE: Prime Minister signs VAT Executive Regulation
The Finance Ministry, announced on November 27, 2017, that Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, signed the Executive Regulation regarding the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on
See MoreUAE: MoF announces Executive Regulation for VAT
The Finance Ministry (MoF) announced the Executive Regulation for the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 regarding Value Added Tax (VAT) at a Cabinet meeting on November 7, 2017, directed by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Sheikh
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Rwanda
An Income Tax Agreement was signed on November 1, 2017, between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Rwanda for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion. This agreement will enter into force after the ratification instruments
See MoreDTA between Jersey and UAE came into force
On 15 February 2017, the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Jersey and United Arab Emirates was entered into force and it will apply from 1 January 2018. The agreement contains Dividends rate 0%, Interest rate 0%, Royalties rate
See MoreUAE: MoF still works with VAT regulations
The Ministry of Finance is still in the process of preparing the executive VAT regulation, in coordination with the concerned authorities. The Finance Ministry is committed to working with the highest levels of transparency and disclosure
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Maldives
The Maldives and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a long history of bilateral ties, based on friendship, common understanding and mutual benefits for the progress and prosperity of both countries and peoples. An Agreement was signed on October 17,
See MoreUAE: Free Zones not VAT free automatically
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Free Zones have been confirmed as not profiting from automatic VAT free status on the introduction of the new indirect tax from January 1, 2018. There are more than 40 Free Zones in the UAE. It generally locates at ports,
See MoreTIEA between Finland and the U.A.E. enters into force
On 13 October 2017, the tax information exchange agreement between Finland and the United Arab Emirates entered into force. The agreement was signed on 27 March 2016. The agreement is the first of its kind between the two countries and applies to
See MoreUAE: Penalties for noncompliance with VAT Law
The Council of Ministers adopted new fines and penalty fees for non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) Law on October 2, 2017. These fines are imposed on businesses that don’t follow the new rules. Penalties for failing to follow to tax laws
See MoreUAE: FTA discloses online VAT registration deadlines
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has announced an online VAT registration systems for businesses, which is scheduled on January 1, 2018. Also, government prepares to introduce the 5% levy on January 1, 2018. The FTA website will simplify the
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Costa Rica
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship in Costa Rica, Manuel A. Gonzalez Sanz, has made a visit to attend a meeting at the ministry in capital San Jose and to meet with Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for
See MoreUAE: DTA signs with Iraq
The Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) between Iraq and the United Arab Emirates was signed on October 3, 2017, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreUAE: Excise tax on tobacco, energy and soft drinks enters into effect
The Ministry of Finance was published the implementing regulations to the Excise Tax Law. This Excise Tax Law regarding production of excise goods in the UAE, import of excise goods in the UAE, release of excise goods from a designated zone and
See MoreUAE: DTA ratifies with Argentina
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Argentina on August 23, 2017, for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreUAE: DTA ratifies with Equatorial Guinea
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on August 23, 2017, with Equatorial Guinea for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on
See MoreUAE: DTA ratifies with Gambia
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratified the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) on August 23, 2017, with Gambia for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income. The agreement contains dividends
See MoreUAE: The FTA launches an interactive website
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced an interactive website on the basis of best international standards and practices for introducing legal entities and society to the tax system and facilitate tax compliance. The site is rich in important
See MoreUAE: President issues VAT Decree Law
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 for Value-Added Tax (VAT) on August 28, 2017. This is a primary step for implementing VAT in the UAE as of January 2018. The
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