From VAT to AI: UAE's Push to Shape Future of Tax

From VAT to AI: UAE's push to shape future of tax

Emirates betting on technology to play an important role across the region

Cabinet backs VAT cut extension to 2027

The cabinet has approved in principle a one-year extension of the country's 7% value-added tax (VAT) rate until Sept 30, 2027, in a move aimed at easing living costs, stimulating consumer spending and supporting economic stability.

Sinn Féin calls for livestock VAT cut following tax paper findings

Sinn Féin is calling for the rate of livestock VAT to be reduced to bring it in line with the flat-rate VAT addition for farmers. This follows the publication of documents from the Tax Strategy Group (TSG), which suggested a cut in livestock VAT is economically possible. As reported by Agriland on Friday (July 24), documents prepared for the Department of Finance ahead of Budget 2027 have floated the idea of reducing the rate of VAT on livestock…