- VAT will bring significant changes to the education sector in the UAE
- Educational services and goods provided by qualified institutions are zero-rated
- Qualified institutions must register for VAT if supplies exceed AED 375,000
- Goods and services directly related to education are zero-rated
- Some exceptions to zero-rating include goods and services to non-enrolled individuals, uniforms, electronic equipment, food and beverages, field trips, extracurricular activities, and membership fees
- Student accommodation is exempt from VAT
- Educational services by qualified institutions remain largely unchanged under VAT, while non-qualified institutions will be subject to a 5% VAT
Source: linkedin.com
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