Tax Exemption Registration Service

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About this service

This service is provided for missions accredited to the UAE, allowing them to request VAT registration for the mission and its accredited members per the principle of reciprocity.


Service process

  1. Log-in
     Enter the username and password
  2. Submit a request

    Fill in all the fields and attach all the required documents


  3. A confirmation email
  4. Receive the request
    After reviewing and approving the request by the Ministry, a notification is sent confirming registration is complete, and stating that it is possible to apply for a tax refund.

Conditions of Use

  • The mission notifies the Ministry of the cancellation of the VAT registration for members upon the termination of their employment at the mission.
  • The embassy and its diplomatic staff are registered based on the principle of reciprocity.
  • Registration for international organizations, regional offices, and their employees is carried out according to the Seat Agreement.
  • Refunds are made on a quarterly basis.
  • The minimum value of each invoice is AED200.
  • The date of the invoice submitted shall not exceed more than (36) months from the date of its issuance.
  • For missions, the refunds are deposited in a local bank account in the name of the mission; no refund is made in cash.
  • The VAT refund request is processed by the Federal Tax Authority within no less than 25 working days from the date of the completion of the documentation supporting the request.

    FAQs

    Not Available

    Service Completion Duration

    21 working days

    Service Fees

    free

    Service Application Channels
    Payment channels
    Not Applicable
    Target audience

    Employees under the embassy’s sponsorship

    Holders of international organizations identity cards

    Holders of diplomatic identity cards

    Diplomatic staff members of foreign missions accredited to the UAE and their families (spouses and children)

    The heads of offices of international and regional organizations accredited to the UAE and their families (spouses and children), as stipulated in the Seat Agreement.

    Foreign Missions in the UAE

    Support

    +97180044444

    • Service Completion Duration

    21 working days

    Access control

    This service require you to login with MOFA Credentials Login

    Service availability

    Open 24 x 7

    Required Documents
  • Diplomatic memorandum
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of Diplomatic ID Card
    • Sustainable Development Goals

    Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

    Related Services

    Not Applicable

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    Call: +97180044444

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