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UAE Implementing Amendments to Value Added Tax Law in January 2026 Regarding Reverse Charge, Refunds, and Denial of Input Tax Deductions

|Approved Changes|United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates

The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced the implementation of amendments to the Value Added Tax Law on 1 January 2026, including:

  • The simplification of procedures when applying the reverse charge, with taxable persons relieved from issuing self-invoices;
  • The establishment of a five-year time limit for submitting requests to reclaim any excess refundable tax after reconciliation; and
  • The aut…

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