
VAT implications on services provided by Artists and Social Media Influencers
The VAT implications on Social Media Influencers in UAE apply to individuals who make supplies in their personal capacity as performers, singers, dancers, stage artists, make-up artists, DJs, poets, songwriters, or others engaged in similar activities, collectively referred to as Artists. Additionally, Social Media Influencers, including bloggers, YouTube hosts, and

What is Profit Margin Scheme Under VAT in UAE?
The Profit Margin Scheme is an important scheme for the calculation of VAT in the UAE. This scheme is applicable to certain specified goods and there are certain conditions to be fulfilled to be able to supply goods under the Profit Margin Scheme.The profit margin scheme allows a taxable person

VAT treatment of compensation-type payments
The VAT treatment of compensation-type payments in UAE has been clarified by the FTA in Public Clarification VATP001, providing principles for businesses to determine VAT applicability on such payments. To impose VAT, there must be a supply of goods or services. Payments unrelated to such supplies are not subject to

VAT on Sale of Business as Going Concern | Is Sale or Transfer of Business Taxable Under UAE VAT Law?
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has provided clarification regarding VAT on Sale of Business or transfer of business through VATP015, issued on 20th August 2019. As outlined in Article 7(2) of Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017, the transfer of a whole or independent part of a business to a

VAT ON E-COMMERCE SECTOR
The Public Clarification provides a high-level overview of VAT on Ecommerce Sector, focusing on the amendments and application of Value Added Tax in the UAE. Issued under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (the “Decree-Law”) and Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2017 on the Executive Regulation,

VAT Fines and Penalties in the UAE
All you need to know about VAT Penalty in UAE. The UAE cabinet has approved the list of administrative penalties that will be imposed on businesses for violations of the tax laws. It is important for every taxpayer to know what are the different circumstances that lead to the imposition of these


