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VAT: GCC/UAE/India’s new rules

As UAE’s (and some other GCC States) VAT regime, effective 1/1/2018, becomes closer, it is clear that  multinationals (MNEs) need to prepare now re: VAT assessments, information required, system review, etc. to plan effectively for this new indirect tax.

Additionally, India’s new scheme also is in effect starting this year, and a similar exercise should be conducted re: operations conducted in India.

As VAT is an indirect tax, all MNE’s should ensure such local filings are coordinated with regional / global compliance governance controls.

EY’s Global Tax Alert provides additional details re: the GCC’s upcoming rules.

Click to access 2017G_01345-171Gbl_Indirect_UAE%20MoF%20presents%20key%20information%20in%20relation%20to%20proposed%20VAT%20regime.pdf

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GCC VAT: A reality

The long -awaited VAT has become a reality in the GCC, effective 1/1/2018.

This provision will require advance (systems) implementation and training, especially for companies in the region not familiar with VAT reporting.  Note the UAE and other GCC countries have nil, or minimal rates of corporate tax and this indirect tax will provide a local economic stimulus without creating additional complexities of corporate tax reforms.

This reform is not unexpected, although now the execution phase is very important to provide a seamless transition for reporting and collection.  

EY’s Global Tax Alert provides additional details of this development.

Click to access 2017G_00900-171Gbl_Indirect_Preparation%20for%20GCC%20VAT%20by%201%20Jan%202018%20requires%20immediate%20action.pdf

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