VAT was introduced in the UAE with effect from 1 January 2018. The standard rate of VAT is 5%. In addition, there is a zero-rate and exemptions, which apply to certain types of supply.

BDO UAE assists clients with a comprehensive range of VAT-related services, from planning and assessing VAT obligations to ensuring compliance and offering support during assessments and audits.

Our VAT team of dedicated specialists, takes the time to understand your business, allowing them to foresee opportunities and potential challenges, and respond swiftly with effective solutions. By getting to know you and your business, we can identify areas where we can collaborate to enhance your VAT efficiency.