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Q: We are purchasing some taxable material from the UAE, and our main contractor agrees to pay this material cost on behalf of us.
So, in which name should the supplier issue the Invoice, the name of our main contractor or our name?
And also please clarify Input Tax Claim method.

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VAT registration for a new company in the free zone
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Q: Dear Mr Elnaggar,
Please, I have just created a company in Ajman Free Zone and I have enrolled for VAT, but it got rejected because I didn't reach the mandatory threshold of AED 187000 and I have to provide evidence.
So, my question is how can I invoice my customer if I don't have VAT number yet? Also, how can I recover the VAT that I m paying to my supplier?
Thanks in advance

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What is the statute of limitation for tax crimes in the UAE?
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Q: Dear sir/madam,
What is the statute of limitation for tax crimes in the UAE?
Is tax crime considered a felony or misdemeanor?

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Do I owe taxes to the USA before funds reach my UAE bank account?

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Q: Hi Guys,
I am a tax resident and a registered UAE LLC business owner in Ras Al Khaimah. I specialize in party planning and event organizing, and I will be conducting events in the UAE.
Do I have tax obligations to the USA before the money lands in my UAE Emirates NBD bank account?
I am seeking a lawyer with international experience to provide insights and potentially collaborate with us.
Thanks for all your help!
Best Regards,


Dec 21, 2023
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Is it mandatory to register an offshore company from RAKICC for corporate tax?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Please advise if it is mandatory to register an offshore company from RAKICC for corporate tax.
Meanwhile, RAKICC states that offshore companies technically cannot register because RAKICC is not on the list of the FTA (Tax Authority).
RAKICC suggests that offshore companies must wait for the FTA's new decree to update the list.


Apr 29, 2024
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Is income from a silent partnership in the UAE subject to corporate tax?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My UAE company has a silent partnership with another UAE company.
Does my company have to pay corporate tax on the income from this silent partnership?



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In EMARATAX, must two licenses for the same activity in different emirates register separately?



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Q: Hello,
In EMARATAX (The Federal Tax Authority), if someone has two licenses in different emirates for the same activity, does he need to register two taxable persons, or how should he proceed?




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Sometimes this seems very simple to incorporate a company in the UAE, however, investors must seek professional advice before taking this important business decision to avoid any future legal implications.
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المنازعات الضريبية من الألف إلى الياء وفق قانون الإجراءات الضريبية الجديد 18
تأتي هذه المقالة ملخصاً موجزاً لإجراءات المنازعات الضريبية في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة على النحو الذي رسمها المرسوم بقانون اتحادي رقم 28 لسنة 2022 بشأن قانون الإجراءات الضريبية الاتحادي.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax 3
The Federal Decree Law on Value Added Tax (VAT Decree-Law), outlines the tax scope, rate, responsibility for tax, supply of goods and services in all cases, including supply in special cases, supply of more than one component, supply via agent, supply by government entities and cases of deemed supply.
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Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies 15
The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.
Mar 25, 2015
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Cabinet Decision No. (52) of 2017 on the Executive Regulations of the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax 2
The Executive Regulations set the rules and procedures for implementation of the Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax in the United Arab Emirates. The Regulations define the registration process, zero-rate and exempt supplies, calculation of due tax, tax returns, recovery of excess tax, etc.
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