Freelancers and sole proprietors who make taxable supplies in the UAE are treated like any other taxable person and can register for VAT. Registration is mandatory if taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in the last 12 months and optional (voluntary) ...
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VAT in the UAE applies across mainland and free zones but treatment varies depending on whether a free zone is a Designated Free Zone (DFZ) and whether supplies are goods or services. Differences affect zero-rating, place of supply, movement of ...
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Key documents and evidence to request or upload Trade licence or commercial licence — company trade licence copy as primary business identity evidence. Certificate of incorporation / MOA / AOA — required for companies, especially free zone and offshore entities to prove ...
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Context: Voluntary VAT registration allows businesses whose taxable supplies or taxable expenses are below the mandatory registration threshold to register with the Federal Tax Authority early. Key mechanics: A voluntarily registered business charges VAT to its customers, files regular VAT returns, ...
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What the thresholds are The Federal Tax Authority requires mandatory VAT registration when a business’s taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months. Businesses may opt for voluntary registration when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED ...
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Flexi-desk (hot desk) grants access to any available workspace on a pay-as-you-go or monthly-credit basis. Shared desk reserves a specific workstation within a communal area, often including personal locker space. Dedicated office provides a private, enclosed room for individuals or teams, with ...
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Registering a company in Dubai involves gathering key documents, securing initial government approvals, and meeting any industry‐specific requirements. Timelines vary by jurisdiction—mainland, free zone, or offshore—and by the complexity of your business activity. Below is a high‐level overview to help ...
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Becoming financially prepared is crucial before diving into the UAE market. Consider: Initial setup costs: license application and issuance fees; government registration; office or flexi-desk rental; visa application and processing; memorandum of association drafting; initial deposit or security fund. Annual fees: trade ...
Selecting the right Free Zone can make or break your expansion strategy. Rather than defaulting to the most famous hub, weigh these critical elements: Industry-specific licenses and permitted activities Available infrastructure (warehousing, office space, light manufacturing) Customs and logistics advantages for your supply ...
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Dubai’s Free Zones offer a spectrum of over 2,500 distinct business activities grouped into categories such as Commercial, Service (Professional), Industrial, E-commerce, General Trading, and Virtual Assets. Each license type comes with its own eligibility criteria, cost structure, and facility ...