Unified UAE Legislation Database

VAT Treatment on Selected Industries

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

FTA

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

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EDUCATIONVAT rate
Private and public school education (excluding
higher education) and related goods and
services provided by education institution
0%

 

HEALTHCAREVAT rate
Preventive healthcare services including
vaccinations
0%

 

OIL AND GASVAT rate
Crude oil and natural gas0%

 

TRANSPORTATIONVAT rate
Domestic passenger transportation (including
flights within UAE)
Exempt

 

REAL ESTATEVAT rate
Sale and rent of commercial buildings (not
residential buildings)
5%

 

FINANCIAL SERVICESVAT rate
Margin based products (products not having
an explicit fee, commission, rebate, discount or
similar)
Exempt

 

FINANCIAL SERVICESVAT rate
Margin based products (products not having
an explicit fee, commission, rebate, discount or
similar)
Exempt

 

INVESTMENT GOLD, SILVER AND PLATINUM, JEWELLERYVAT rate
>99% pure and tradable in global markets0%

 

INSURANCE AND REINSURANCEVAT rate
Insurance and reinsurance (including health,
motor, property, etc)
5%

 

FOOD & BEVERAGESVAT rate
Food and beverages5%

 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES