GCC Indirect Tax Weekly Digest

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GCC Indirect Tax Weekly Digest

November 30, 2020

KSA developments

Draft RETT law published with public consultation until 25 December

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has published the draft Real Estate Transaction Tax (RETT) law in Arabic.
 
In addition, a public consultation period has been announced whereby comments can be submitted until 25 December 2020.
 
The RETT was introduced in October 2020 and introduced a tax of 5% on a range of real estate transactions. GAZT has previously published a guide in Arabic on the RETT.

 

Oman developments

Oman virtual VAT academy

With the progressive implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in Oman from April 2021, companies active in the Energy, Resources and Industrials (ER&I) industry are expected to be faced with a series of tax implications.

Deloitte’s indirect Tax practice will therefore dedicate the fourth session of the Oman virtual VAT academy to the ER&I industry. The session will be held on Tuesday, 8 December, 2020 and will discuss how VAT interacts with ER&I companies and what the likely industry issues businesses will face in preparation for entry into the VAT system. For full details and to register your interest, please click here.

 

UAE developments

Happy National Day

Deloitte wishes you and your family a happy 49th UAE National Day.
 

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