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GCC gears up for VAT

Guide to the issues involved in the GCC's plan to implement value-added tax in 2018.

taxation Kuwait's KUFPEC floats tender for VAT collection

taxation VAT will attract more global investors to UAE realty

taxation More relief as three UAE free zones are out of VAT scope

saudi arabia Saudi inflation falls to its lowest level this year, as the impact of new taxes wanes

taxation UAE tax authority announces VAT refund procedure for Emiratis

taxation UAE Cabinet approves resolution on VAT refunds for exhibitions, conferences

taxation Kuwait assembly could back VAT accord in session starting in Oct- minister

taxation Kuwait ministry forms special committee to implement VAT

health VAT on tobacco in Saudi Arabia persuades many smokers to quit, but some hang on

taxation After precious metals, UAE's maritime industry seeks VAT exemption

taxation UAE authority launches digital tax stamp to combat fraud

taxation Trading in gold and diamond exempted from VAT in UAE

taxation FTA's deadline in UAE for late registration ends on April 30

taxation VAT refund scheme for UAE tourists gets the nod

taxation VAT relief for gold on the cards in UAE

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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

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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.

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UAE tax authority announces VAT refund procedure for Emiratis

No fees apply on requests for VAT recovery on the construction of new housing units

real estate

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

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ADNEC Group CEO praises VAT refund decision

Decision will significantly enhance the competitiveness of the industry

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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.

GCC gears up for VAT

taxation Kuwait's KUFPEC floats tender for VAT collection

taxation VAT will attract more global investors to UAE realty

taxation More relief as three UAE free zones are out of VAT scope

saudi arabia Saudi inflation falls to its lowest level this year, as the impact of new taxes wanes

taxation UAE tax authority announces VAT refund procedure for Emiratis

taxation UAE Cabinet approves resolution on VAT refunds for exhibitions, conferences

taxation Kuwait assembly could back VAT accord in session starting in Oct- minister

taxation Kuwait ministry forms special committee to implement VAT

health VAT on tobacco in Saudi Arabia persuades many smokers to quit, but some hang on

taxation After precious metals, UAE's maritime industry seeks VAT exemption

taxation UAE authority launches digital tax stamp to combat fraud

taxation Trading in gold and diamond exempted from VAT in UAE

taxation FTA's deadline in UAE for late registration ends on April 30

taxation VAT refund scheme for UAE tourists gets the nod

taxation VAT relief for gold on the cards in UAE

Latest News

Saudi inflation falls to its lowest level this year, as the impact of new taxes wanes

Kuwait's delayed VAT introduction signals credit-negative slowing of reform

VAT app downloaded more than 1.4mln times: Saudi General Authority for Zakat and Tax

UAE tax authority announces VAT refund procedure for Emiratis

UAE Authority sets requirements, procedures to refund VAT on new residences for UAE nationals

ADNEC Group CEO praises VAT refund decision

Insights

Kuwait's decision to tax remittances courts controversy

Has VAT taken shine off gold?

Will UAE salary hikes this year cover spend on VAT plus inflation?

Will 2018 be a taxing year for UAE lawyers?

New year, new tax: UAE shoppers embark on last-minute rush ahead of VAT introduction

Will VAT impact GCC mobile phone market?

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