VAT Registration in UAE: Everything You Need to Know

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Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax that is imposed on goods and services at each stage of production or distribution. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced VAT on January 1, 2018, with a standard rate of 5%. VAT registration is mandatory for businesses that meet certain criteria. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at VAT registration in UAE, who needs to register, and the process involved.

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