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10 available 10 • View allVAT 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

Apr 18, 2018
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VAT applicability on private passenger transport
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Q: Is private passenger transport by land taxable in the UAE?

Jul 31, 2018
5436
Eligibility of subcontracting by the head contractor in the UAE
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Q: Hi Hari,
I hope this finds you well.
I have a query regarding subcontracting for the supply of materials to the site, installation, testing and commissioning.
In this regard, I wish to understand whether under the UAE laws an employer can enter into a contract with a subcontractor.
Or can the contractor only enter into a contract with the subcontractor?
Please provide me with your valuable insight on this.
Many thanks.
Regards
Archit Gupta
Advocate

Nov 30, 2018
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The right way to charge the ultimate customers for VAT
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Q: Hi Nikhat,
How are you?
I read your reply on a VAT query and I hope I could get clarification on my confusion as well.
You see we are agents (in business set-up consultancy). Basically, we are dealing with another business set-up consultant rather than going directly with the authority, but we wish not to disclose this to our clients that we are dealing with another business set-up consultant.
Now, my question is that the other consultant charges VAT to us but the invoice is addressed to the ultimate customer name.
So my question is if I charge on top with what they charge, like if their PRO fee is AED 2,000 and, on my side, I charge PRO fee of AED 4,000, should I be charging VAT on the whole AED 4,000 or should I have to break it down and charge only on my top-up since this was not my supply?
Thank you!

Feb 15, 2020
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Taking action against a supplier in the UAE for not delivering goods
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Q: I bought goods for (AED 400K) from a company in Jebel Ali - Dubai and they charged me 5% VAT which was not supposed to be charged because the goods are for export to an outside buyer.
Now, they refuse to deliver the goods after 11 months. Can I sue them for fraud?

Aug 9, 2020
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Paying corporation tax when the company provides only remote services

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Q: My company is in Gibraltar. I also have a company in Ajman free zone. My Ajman company will provide remote services such as accountancy, IT support, and sales for the Gibraltar company.
There is no transport or handling of goods, and the Ajman company will only provide services. The staff salaries will be about 400,000 AED. My staff will be based in India. My Ajman company will be basically used to pay salaries to staff in India.
Will my Ajman company have to pay corporation tax? (because it is running and managing the company in Gibraltar)
Do I have to register for VAT? Do I have to keep accounts? What do I need to register as a service?


Nov 16, 2020
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What can our company do to avoid action from a creditor company?

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Q: Respected Madams & Sirs,
We are a commercial trading company registered in Dubai - UAE and we import goods and sell them in the local market.
Since the end of 2019, we were not in a good financial position and followed by COVID pandemic further declined our business.
There is a delay in payment to our international "European" supplier (Euro 18 thousand). Our intention is to clear their payment but we need more time.
At present, they are proceeding to take legal action against our company.
We wish to know, will there be any action taken against our company as per the UAE Law?
Also, what steps we should take to avoid any criminal charges?
Thank you.


Feb 21, 2022
241
Does a car rental company need to pay VAT when selling a car?


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Q: Hi,
I need to know:
1. In a car rental scenario, do we need to pay VAT when selling the car?
2. In a trading business where a company holds cars, do we need to pay VAT when selling them?
Thanks!



May 14, 2024
263
Can the supplier refuse to pay the VAT on a referral fee invoice and ask me to bear it?



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Q: Last year I set up a Dubai mainland sole proprietorship company dedicated to interior design. One of the material suppliers I have specified (tiles) for a project agreed to pay me a referral fee of 10% of the end client order.
Now I have invoiced them that 10% + VAT, however, they don't want to pay the VAT. They suggest I deduct it from my own 10% if I am keen to produce a tax invoice featuring VAT.
Is this request legal?




Dec 4, 2024
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I finished all execution steps. How to prevent the employer from lifting travel ban until paying my dues?



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Q: My labor implementation case is currently in progress.
Despite taking several steps, such as inquiring about the bank account and blocking the traffic file, my employer has not responded and disregarded the court's decision. As a result, I requested a travel ban, and the court accepted my request.
Now, the employer is actively working to lift the travel ban. He has submitted six requests to the court for its cancellation, arguing that he is a local, the company is an LLC, and he comes from a reputed family.
He also stated that the highest court had declared the travel ban to be a violation of human rights and that the non-payment was due to the company’s financial losses, not the manager’s fault. However, the court rejected his request.
The employer has now filed a grievance with the Execution Circuit for the Court Head.
Could you advise me if there is anything I need to do?
Should I just patiently wait to see how the court proceeds with the case against the company manager?




Dec 19, 2024
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Legal blog
4 available 4 • View allHow to Get Paid if You Are a Small Business? 6
An interview-format article covering the topic of getting paid for small businesses in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 15, 2021
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How to Increase Chances of Getting Your Invoices Paid in the UAE 0
An interview-format article covering the topic of how to increase chances of getting your invoices paid in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 24, 2021
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Payment Orders in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of payment orders in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Mar 24, 2021
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UAE Launches World’s First E-Commerce VAT Refund System for Tourists 2
Before shipping their online purchases, UAE Tourists can now apply easily for VAT refunds through e-commerce platforms that are registered with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). To confirm their eligibility at the time of purchase, they can simply provide the specifics of their travel documents and pertinent personal information.
Dec 19, 2024
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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.
Aug 23, 2017
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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.
Nov 26, 2017
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