30 November 2022
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Tax Amnesty extended to 31 May 2023
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18 November 2022
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The second wave of the e-invoicing integration phase
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2 November 2022
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Accumulated VAT credits
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28 October 2022
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FTA publishes amendments to the UAE VAT Law
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24 October 2022
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VAT Refunds for Real Estate Developers
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17 October 2022
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The Oman VAT Executive Regulations have been amended | Key changes and impacts
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20 September 2022
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UAE and India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
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22 August 2022
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Dubai Customs has launched a new voluntary disclosure program
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30 June 2022
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ZATCA initiates procedures for implementing the integration phase of electronic invoicing
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28 June 2022
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New exemptions proposed to be introduced in the RETT Implementing Regulations
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17 June 2022
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Customs duty rates have recently increased across the Kingdom
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2 June 2022
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KSA Tax Authorities announce a tax amnesty effective 1 June until 30 November 2022
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31 May 2022
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ZATCA amends e-Invoicing Implementation Resolution
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30 May 2022
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KSA VAT refund for non-resident businesses | Due date is approaching
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27 April 2022
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The OTA has published its Financial Services VAT Guide
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31 March 2022
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Approval of industrial licenses for the renewable energy and power plants sector in KSA
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11 February 2022
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Countries adopt revised 2022 Customs Tariffs in the GCC
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9 February 2022
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VAT refund for foreign businesses in the UAE
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10 January 2022
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The OTA has issued a VAT guide for the Oil and Gas sector
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5 January 2022
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ZATCA publishes a VAT guideline on contracting/ construction sector
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20 December 2021
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Amendments proposed to the RETT Implementing
Regulations
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8 December 2021
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VAT increase approved by Parliament
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17 November 2021
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ZATCA announces violations and penalties in relation to e-Invoicing in KSA
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3 November 2021
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The Federal Tax Procedures law has been amended in the UAE
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19 October 2021
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The VAT time of supply rules has been updated in KSA
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30 September 2021
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VAT rate increase in Bahrain
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27 September 2021
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The Oman Tax Authority has issued a VAT Guide for the Real Estate sector
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6 July 2021
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VAT return filing guidance has been released
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14 June 2021
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VAT clarification for the Oil & Gas sector in Oman
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10 May 2021
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Value Added Tax penalties amended in the United Arab Emirates
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2 May 2021
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VAT in Oman - New clarifications and guidance
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22 April 2021
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VAT is now live in the Sultanate of Oman
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11 April 2021
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VAT social protection initiatives announced
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24 March 2021
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The technical specifications and procedural rules for the implementation of E-invoicing regulations have been released
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14 March 2021
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Oman issues its VAT Executive Regulations
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18 February 2021
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Oman VAT compliance | Less than 60 days until the go live date
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3 February 2021
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The VAT registration process has been announced in Oman
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13 January 2021
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Adjustment of previously deducted input VAT on real estate capital assets
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11 January 2021
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The Oman Tax Authority has released its VAT guides and Executive Decisions
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25 October 2020
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The introduction of VAT in Oman – Law analysis
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22 October 2020
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UAE supreme court decision
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14 October 2020
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Oman to implement Value Added Tax from 2021
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3 October 2020
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Major changes to land and property taxation and tax amnesty extended again
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24 September 2020
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How a European Court case could impact businesses operating in the Middle East
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23 September 2020
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What does Brexit mean for Middle East business?
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16 September 2020
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative under scrutiny in the EU
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31 August 2020
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Saudi Customs has extended the data correction scheme
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11 August 2020
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KSA announces extension of the VAT amnesty to 30 September 2020
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26 July 2020
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UAE publishes VAT Public Clarification on zero-rating of export of services
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23 July 2020
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Oman issues excise tax Executive Regulations
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1 July 2020
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UAE amends VAT Executive Regulations
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24 June 2020
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Updated - KSA Customs duty rates to increase significantly
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22 June 2020
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Oman Excise Tax Expansion
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4 June 2020
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UAE Tax Year End adjustments
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1 June 2020
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KSA - Update on VAT refunds for non-resident businesses
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31 May 2020
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KSA Customs duty rates to increase significantly
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20 May 2020
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KSA VAT rate increase: transitional rules published
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11 May 2020
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KSA VAT rate to increase to 15% from 1 July 2020
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29 April 2020
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UAE FTA publishes VAT Public Clarification and updated guidance on the Real Estate sector
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22 April 2020
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UAE VAT return filing and VAT payment deadline extended by one month
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12 April 2020
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UAE VAT refund for foreign businesses
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7 April 2020
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Monitoring the Tax impact of COVID-19
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22 March 2020
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KSA VAT return deadlines extended due to COVID-19
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21 March 2020
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Deadline extended for filing returns and payment of taxes in KSA due to COVID-19
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9 February 2020
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UAE VAT Designated Zones
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7 January 2020
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Tax Year End adjustments
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7 November 2019
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FTA publishes Excise Tax Public Clarification on stockpiling of Excise goods
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3 November 2019
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VAT registration for Bahrain
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8 October 2019
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UAE publishes Cabinet Decision No. 52 and 55 of 2019
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8 October 2019
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The scope of Excisable goods has expanded across the Kingdom
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15 September 2019
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UAE VAT refund for foreign businesses
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15 September 2019
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UAE FTA publishes Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2019
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9 September 2019
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UAE FTA publishes Cabinet Decision No. 52 of 2019
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1 August 2019
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UAE FTA publishes VAT Public Clarifications on recovery of expenses and financial options
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9 June 2019
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An E-System is now in place for businesses registering for Excise tax
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2 June 2019
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Excise Tax scope and rates announced
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31 March 2019
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Bahrain NBR publishes VAT guide on Financial Services
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24 March 2019
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KSA GAZT publishes VAT guide on Islamic Finance
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5 February 2019
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Bahrain NBR publishes imports and exports VAT guide
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4 February 2019
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UAE FTA publishes Financial Services VAT Guide | VATGFS1
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31 December 2018
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FTA publishes Guide on Input Tax Apportionment
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26 December 2018
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Bahrain government may reconsider start date of VAT
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26 December 2018
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Introduction to the Excise Tax in Oman
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20 December 2018
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Bahrain publishes the bilingual version of its VAT Executive Regulations
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20 December 2018
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GAZT VAT agents guide - VAT impact on agency arrangements
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16 December 2018
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Bahrain publishes VAT Executive Regulations in Arabic
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11 December 2018
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VAT Registration for non – executives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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4 December 2018
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Bahrain Value Added Tax implementation update
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29 November 2018
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Bahraini businesses with annual sales exceeding 5m dinars to register for VAT by January 1, 2019 to implement VAT effective 1 January 2019
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7 November 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarifications on public transportation and farm houses/farm land
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24 October 2018
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Establishment of Special Integrated Logistics Zones
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7 October 2018
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Bahrain published VAT law in Arabic
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7 October 2018
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Bahrain to implement VAT effective 1 January 2019
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4 October 2018
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FTA publishes Guide on VAT treatments of Insurance
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11 September 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarification and two new Cabinet decisions
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8 August 2018
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Dubai Customs publishes Customs Notice No. 1/2018 on the submission of customs declarations and required documents
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2 August 2018
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KSA head of Customs Authority inaugurated the Risk Management and Targeting Center
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1 August 2018
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GAZT publishes guide on invoicing and records keeping requirements
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29 July 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarification on the treatment of input tax on entertainment services
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29 July 2018
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FTA publishes guide on the VAT treatment of Designated Zones
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23 July 2018
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FTA adds requirement to submit bank account validation letter with VAT refund request
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18 July 2018
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FTA publishes guide on voluntary disclosures for VAT and Excise Tax
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17 July 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarification on the use of exchange rates for VAT purposes
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3 July 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarification on the VAT treatment of labour accommodation
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26 June 2018
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FTA publishes Public Clarifications on compensation-type payments and goods eligible for the profit margin scheme
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21 June 2018
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UAE Central Bank has amended the application of VAT to capped fees
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29 May 2018
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FTA publishes new Cabinet Decisions granting special VAT treatments to certain industries
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17 May 2018
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Kuwait VAT and Excise updates
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14 May 2018
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The FTA publishes its “VAT refund for building new residences by UAE Nationals” guide
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27 April 2018
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Risk of non-issuance of Zakat/Tax certificate
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25 April 2018
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FTA releases guide on Clarifications
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24 April 2018
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GAZT has amended the format of the VAT return relating to the sale of first homes to Saudi Citizens
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18 April 2018
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FTA has issued a VAT guide on Director’s Services in Arabic and English
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4 April 2018
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GAZT has published guidance on recovering VAT
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3 April 2018
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The FTA has published a Payment User Guide
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3 April 2018
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GAZT has published new Excise Tax Guidelines
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14 March 2018
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The UAE FTA has published issue 1 of the Taxable Person Guide for VAT
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14 March 2018
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The UAE FTA has published a Cabinet Decision on Charities
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13 March 2018
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The UAE FTA issues summary sheet on VAT Transitional Provisions available in Arabic and English
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11 March 2018
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UAE FTA issues Real Estate VAT guide
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1 February 2018
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Conditions for Tax Representatives of a non-resident person in the Kingdom
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1 February 2018
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Updates for non-established businesses in KSA
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24 January 2018
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UAE has been removed from the EU’s ‘tax haven’ blacklist
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24 January 2018
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KSA issues updated information on VAT Implementing Regulations
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18 January 2018
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UAE FTA defers the first VAT return filing period
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14 January 2018
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KSA has amended some of the VAT Regulations and issued the mechanism of the private educational sector
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10 January 2018
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KSA issues new guides on the transportation sector and transitional provisions
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10 January 2018
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The UAE announces the list of VAT Designated Zones and Zero-rated Medicines
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7 January 2018
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VAT on KSA finance leases
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4 January 2018
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VAT and imported goods in the UAE
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4 January 2018
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The outstanding VAT Cabinet Decisions in the UAE
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3 January 2018
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UAE and KSA launch a VAT Taxpayer Lookup
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19 December 2017
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Contracts silent on VAT - Action required in the UAE before 1 January 2018
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13 December 2017
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The UAE and KSA have published VAT industry guides to help businesses best prepare
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10 December 2017
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority published two summary documents on VAT implementation
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7 December 2017
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The UAE Federal Tax Authority announces the VAT treatment of selected industries
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28 November 2017
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The UAE has published its final VAT executive regulations
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8 October 2017
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The UAE VAT registration is now open
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28 September 2017
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The UAE has issued its Excise Tax Regulations
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27 September 2017
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The UAE Excise Tax Law will be effective from 1 October 2017
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29 August 2017
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The KSA has published its final VAT Implementing Regulations
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27 August 2017
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The UAE has released the its domestic VAT Law and FTA website
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21 August 2017
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The UAE has released the domestic Excise Tax Law
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15 August 2017
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KSA VAT Registration
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8 August 2017
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Amendments to the Saudi Tax Laws
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1 August 2017
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The UAE has released the text of the Federal Tax Procedures Law
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28 July 2017
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KSA has published its final VAT law
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19 July 2017
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KSA has published its VAT Draft Implementing Regulations
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9 July 2017
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The UAE MOF has updated the details of the VAT FAQ on their website
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6 July 2017
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KSA has launched the VAT pre-registration process
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22 June 2017
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KSA has published new user manuals with regards to the Excise Tax registration
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10 June 2017
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KSA has announced the implementation of the Excise Tax Law
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6 June 2017
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KSA has published the Implementing Regulations for the Excise Tax Law
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29 May 2017
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KSA issues Draft VAT Law
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26 May 2017
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KSA issues Excise Tax Law
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7 May 2017
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The Cabinet of Qatar approves a draft law on VAT and income tax
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23 April 2017
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Kuwait Ministry of Finance published the draft law on Excise Tax
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23 April 2017
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KSA has published the text of the VAT and Excise Treaties
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17 April 2017
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KSA excise law approved by Shurah council
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13 April 2017
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KSA Ministry of Finance published new VAT information
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23 March 2017
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UAE Ministry of Finance launches VAT and Excise awareness sessions
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16 March 2017
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UAE Federal National Council approves the Federal Tax Procedures law
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8 March 2017
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KSA draft excise duty legislation released
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15 February 2017
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GCC countries signed VAT agreement
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29 January 2017
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KSA Increases customs duty rate on highly consumed products and GCC applies unified customs tariff
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11 November 2016
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Oman announces the introduction of VAT by 1 January 2018
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24 October 2016
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UAE announces establishment of the Federal Tax Authority under Federal Law
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3 May 2016
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UAE Ministry of Finance publishes new VAT information
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