- UAE’s new VAT updates to take effect on November 15, 2024
- Investment fund management and virtual assets to receive key exemptions
- Changes aim to streamline VAT regulations, stimulate investment, and align with international standards
- Services provided by fund managers to licensed funds exempt from VAT
- Transfer and conversion of virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, exempt from VAT
- Changes to rules for exporting goods and services and clearer definitions for supply-related terms
- Charitable and government entities benefit from VAT exemptions on certain in-kind donations
- Businesses in all industries advised to carefully review the amendments and analyze impact on VAT position
- Reforms seen as strategic step to balance revenue collection and enhance investment opportunities in UAE.
Source: gulfbusiness.com
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