Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2024 updates VAT registration and deregistration processes in the UAE. Key changes include updated thresholds for mandatory and voluntary registration, streamlined deregistration procedures, revised tax group rules, and new exemption conditions. Businesses must reassess their compliance to avoid penalties and ensure efficient VAT management ahead of 2025.
Important Changes to UAE VAT Registration and Deregistration
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The processes for VAT registration and deregistration in the UAE have been refined through Cabinet Decision No. 100 of 2024, amending the Executive Regulation of the VAT Decree-Law.
Key Changes to VAT Registration
- Article 7 – Mandatory Registration: Updated thresholds and turnover calculation methods.
- Article 8 – Voluntary Registration: Clarified eligibility with revised turnover rules.
Re-evaluation Required: Businesses must reassess revenue against new thresholds to confirm registration status.
Deregistration and Tax Group Adjustments
- Article 14 – Deregistration: Streamlined procedures for cancelling VAT registration when requirements are no longer met.
- Article 15 – Tax Groups: Revised rules for deregistration and amendments to align with business restructuring.
- Article 16 – Exceptions from Registration: New conditions for exemptions, reducing administrative burdens.
Why This Matters for Businesses
- Compliance Risk: Misaligned registration/deregistration may trigger penalties.
- Operational Flexibility: Clearer rules enable efficient VAT group adjustments.
- Planning Ahead: Early review ensures 2025 FTA compliance.
Conclusion
The amendments simplify VAT compliance while requiring businesses to align with updated rules. Review registration, compliance, and deregistration to avoid risks and leverage reliefs.
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