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Expansion of Reverse Charge Mechanism to Include Precious Metals and Gems in UAE Cabinet Decision

  • UAE Ministry of Finance announced UAE Cabinet Decision No. 127 of 2024
  • Reverse charge mechanism now includes precious metals and gems for VAT-registered businesses
  • Suppliers in precious metals and gems sector no longer charge VAT on business-to-business transactions
  • Buyers must account for VAT on sale and purchase of items on VAT returns
  • Decision repeals Cabinet Decision No. 25 of 2018, which only applied to gold and diamonds transactions

Source: news.bloombergtax.com

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