VAT Treatment on Financial Services in the UAE

VAT can feel confusing on its own, and when you add financial services to the mix, things get even trickier. VAT in UAE applies to most goods and services, but financial services don’t always follow the same rules. That’s because many of these services involve interest, margins, or complex fee structures, so the VAT treatment is a little different from regular transactions.
If you’re a bank, insurance company, lender, fintech startup, or even a business that deals with financial transactions from time to time, understanding these VAT rules is really important. A small mistake like charging VAT when you shouldn’t, or missing VAT when it should apply, can lead to compliance issues or penalties. That’s why staying updated with the rules related to the VAT on financial services in the UAE and the latest Federal Tax Authority (FTA) guidelines matters.
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