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Infographic: All you need to know about VAT in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates introduced a VAT system in 2018, placing a new wave of requirements on businesses based in or trading with the country. From Designated Zones to pre-payments and different taxes for each of the UAE’s seven emirates, there is plenty to get

Oman VAT update: Sultan sets April 2021 launch date

Update – 18th October 2020 The Official Gazette of Oman has published the country’s VAT Law, confirming VAT will come into effect on 16th April 2021. It included 106 articles across 13 chapters and covered regulations on everything from registration to zero-rated and exempt supplies,

What impact will Covid-19 have on Europe’s VAT gap?

Amid unprecedented economic downturn and record state spending in dozens of countries, governments across Europe could be forgiven for prioritising the accurate and effective collection of taxes more than ever before. However, new statistics suggest many nations could be achieving quite the opposite, with the

Businesses in Oman: Are you ready for VAT?

Based in or trading with Oman? You’ll soon need to get your business up to speed with the complexities and nuances of a brand new VAT system, which recently moved a step closer to being implemented in the country. Majlis Al Shura, the advisory council

4 countries making VAT changes this autumn

Barely a week after we revealed seven VAT changes in seven days, a number of further updates have been announced by authorities in four more countries: Portugal, Ecuador, Canada and Poland. Here’s the latest details from four important announcements around the world you’ll need to

7 talking points from the last 7 days in tax

It’s been another busy week in the world of tax. If you haven’t kept up to date with all the latest changes and updates from around Europe, sit back and take a few minutes to catch up in our weekly round-up of seven headlines you