Everything You Should Know About GCC VAT System

 VAT (Value Added Tax) was implemented in the UAE in January 2018, to ensure effective fiscal management at the federal level. It has had an impact across individuals and businesses in the UAE.

So, what is GCC VAT? It is nothing but an indirect tax that will be levied on goods and services in the member states of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The member states include Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.

• How will VAT be charged?

All the businesses will charge VAT on the goods and services they supply on behalf of the government. Every stage of the supply chain will see the VAT charge, and the end user will bear the charges.

• What types of goods and services are exempted from GCC VAT?

Medicine, medicine supplies, certain foods, the oil sector, international and intra-GCC transport, supply outside the GCC and on supply of precious metals for investments. Apart from this, each of the states can define their own exemptions.

• What is the GCC VAT rate?

The GCC VAT rate is charged at 5%. However, there are certain sectors marked at 0% VAT in the different member states.

• Who is required to register for VAT?

Any business with an annual turnover of AED 375000 (or its equivalent) is required to register for VAT. Businesses whose turnover is lesser than AED 375000 are not required to register for VAT, although if they still wish to – they can. It is not a compulsion. To know more, you can get in touch with a VAT consultancy in Abu Dhabi.

• How can we help you?

We help you with VAT Periodical Compliances, VAT Health Check, VAT Registration / de-registration, Assistance in getting VAT Refunds and more.

TRC Pamco is one of the leading VAT companies in Dubai, and it has the experience necessary to help you to optimize your tax position. Since, VAT compliance involves a complex process, choose an expert from our team of tax (VAT) professionals who know how to build a sustainable tax (VAT) strategy to make your organization tax (VAT) compliant.