The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%, applied to most goods and services at each stage of the supply chain. Some specific categories are zero-rated (0% VAT but still reportable, like many exports) or exempt (no VAT, generally not reclaimable, covering some specific sectors like certain financial services). Businesses that cross the mandatory registration threshold must register, charge VAT, and can generally reclaim VAT paid on eligible business costs.
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