VAT For Designated Zone
VAT For Designated Zone The federal Tax Authority of UAE is the central authority of taxes. The value added tax was introduced in the UAE on the first January 2018. The rate is 5%. Vat is the new source of income for the UAE.As a general consumption tax on the supply of goods and services. It applies to those supplies which take place within the territorial area of the UAE. The designated zone which is known a free zone as well’ is nominated for VAT purposes. The free zone has been excluded from the territorial scope of the UAE for VAT purposes. Only those zones have been listed in a cabinet decision qualify for special VAT treatment has certain limitations. Designated Zones are as under 1. Subject to strict control criteria. 2. Required to have security procedures in place to control the movement of goods and people to and from the designated zone. 3. Required to have customs ...