GCC gears up for VAT
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Saudi inflation falls to its lowest level this year, as the impact of new taxes wanes
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Kuwait's delayed VAT introduction signals credit-negative slowing of reform
Kuwait announced that it will delay implementation of VAT until 2021, 3 years after the implementation date it originally agreed
VAT app downloaded more than 1.4mln times: Saudi General Authority for Zakat and Tax
Ahead of the increased shopping activity during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
UAE tax authority announces VAT refund procedure for Emiratis
No fees apply on requests for VAT recovery on the construction of new housing units
UAE Authority sets requirements, procedures to refund VAT on new residences for UAE nationals
UAE citizens have right to recover VAT when constructing own residences
ADNEC Group CEO praises VAT refund decision
Decision will significantly enhance the competitiveness of the industry
Insights
Kuwait's decision to tax remittances courts controversy
There are more opponents than supporters of this issue
Has VAT taken shine off gold?
GCC Chambers, jewellers call for review of tax on gold purchase
Will UAE salary hikes this year cover spend on VAT plus inflation?
Leith Ramsay, MD for the Middle East at Michael Page, talks to us about a question that is on all our minds this month…will our salary increases cover our spend on VAT plus inflation?
Will 2018 be a taxing year for UAE lawyers?
The legal industry in the United Arab Emirates continues to move and change quickly as the Federal and individual emirate legislatures refine and amend the laws, and free zone laws and courts continue to develop.
New year, new tax: UAE shoppers embark on last-minute rush ahead of VAT introduction
Several UAE residents told Zawya they had purchased a number of expensive items ahead of the introduction of the new tax.
Will VAT impact GCC mobile phone market?
Region’s mobile phone market is already in a state of flux.
