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VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

A brief Introduction of Value Added Tax.

VAT Affect On Business Sector.

An insight of VAT affect on Business Sector.

VAT Impact on Economy

An Insight of VAT benefiting Economy.

VAT Certification

Information of how to get VAT certified individually or to become a certified Company.

Friday, 30 December 2016

UAE VAT Rate for JAN 2018

As announced by MOF (Ministry of finance) VAT likely to be imposed on a consumer from 1st of JAN 2018, Rate expected to be as low as 5%.

What is VAT?

1- What is VAT?

VAT or Value added tax is one of indirect tax, which is applied to consumer spending. VAT is collected by registered VAT vendors on their supplies of goods and services. Registered vendor perform the role of tax collector on behalf of a government, so eventually VAT cost is bear by the end consumer. 

Vendor/Business not only pays the VAT to the government but also can recover the VAT which the vendor/business paid on their purchases. This small illustration will help you how it works. 

Product    Sales    5% VAT   

Product A    100    5   
Product B    500    25   
Product C    400    20   

Total VAT Received on Sales            50
           
Supplier    Purchases        

Material A    60    3   
Material B    20    1   
Material C    20    1   

Total VAT Paid on Purchases            -5

Net Vat Payable                                45