DEAR VALUED CUSTOMER,
Starting from 1st January 2018, Cushman & Wakefield Core services shall be subject to 5% value added tax in compliance with the federal Laws & regulations levying and regulating the tax in the UAE. VAT is a consumption tax that the end user is obligated to pay, and Cushman & Wakefield Core will be only acting as a collection Agent on behalf of the taxation authority. Cushman & Wakefield Core is legally obliged to comply with this Government mandate from 1st January 2018.
FAQ
- What is VAT?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax that is being introduced by the UAE Government, which will be payable by end users of a supply chain (Applicable to both businesses and individuals).
- When will the VAT go into effect and what will be the rates?
VAT will be introduced across the UAE on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%.
- How will VAT apply to Cushman & Wakefield Core services?
VAT will apply to services at a rate of 5%.
- Is it compulsory to pay VAT?
Exceptions to VAT are only by law, and these are published by the Federal Tax Authority. There is a possibility for business owners to claim back their VAT payments, provided they have registered for VAT and meet the requirements. For further details, please visit www.tax.gov.ae
- How will Cushman & Wakefield Core charge VAT for Services?
From 1st January 2018, services provided by Cushman & Wakefield Core shall have VAT applied at a rate of 5%. i.e. Agency Fee of AED 100 will become AED 105
- How can a business register for VAT and receive a Tax Registration Number (TRN)?
Businesses can register for VAT tax through the e-services section on the FTA website. However, first, they need to sign up an account. For more details about VAT tax registration, please read VAT registration User Guide.
- I am a Business owner. I have registered with the UAE Federal Tax Authority and have received my certificate and Tax Registration Number (TRN). Do I need to share this with Cushman & Wakefield Core?
Yes, once you receive your Tax registration number (TRN) you should send this to us. This is important for us to update your details, and ensure that your TRN is reflected on our tax invoice. The inclusion of your Tax Registration Number (TRN) on our invoices is helpful for you to claim back the incurred VAT within your VAT return.
- Will it be possible to issue cash receipts instead of VAT invoices?
A supplier registered or required to be registered for VAT must issue a valid VAT invoice for the supply. To be considered as a valid VAT invoice, the document must follow a specific format as mentioned in the legislation. In certain situations, the supplier may be able to issue a simplified VAT invoice. The conditions for the VAT invoice and the simplified VAT invoice are mentioned in the legislation.
- Will there be transitional rules?
Special rules will be provided to deal with various situations that may arise in respect of supplies that span the introduction of VAT. For example:
• Where a payment is received in respect of a supply of goods before the introduction of VAT, but the goods are delivered after the introduction of VAT, this means that VAT will have to be charged on such supplies. Likewise, special rules will apply with regards to supplies of services spanning the introduction of VAT.
• Where a contract is concluded prior to the introduction of VAT in respect of a supply which is wholly or partly made after the introduction of VAT, and the contract does not contain clauses relating to the VAT treatment of the supply, then consideration for the supply will be treated as inclusive of VAT. There will, however, be special provisions to allow suppliers to charge VAT in situations where their recipient is able to recover their VAT but where there is no VAT clause.
- Where can I get more information?
We suggest you visit Federal Tax Authority website for more information.