UAE’s 2026 VAT Rule Overhaul: What Businesses - Especially Real-Estate Investors - Must Know

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UAE’s 2026 VAT Rule Overhaul: What Businesses Must Know UAE’s 2026 VAT Rule Overhaul: What Businesses — Especially Real-Estate Investors — Must Know On December 3, 2025, the UAE Ministry of Finance announced major amendments to the VAT regime, coming into effect on January 1, 2026. These changes are particularly important for companies involved in Dubai commercial real estate. Key VAT Rule Changes 1. End of Reverse-Charge Self-Invoicing Businesses must retain proper supplier invoices and contracts instead of issuing self-billing documentation. 2. Five-Year Limit for VAT Refund Claims Excess input VAT must be reclaimed within five years or the right is forfeited. This mainly impacts capital-heavy businesses. 3. Stronger Anti-Evasion Powers for FTA Input VAT deductions may be denied...

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