The UAE Federal Tax Authority has broadened the range of construction costs eligible for VAT refunds for citizens building new homes, effective 1 January 2026. The initiative covers items such as staff quarters, home gyms, smart home systems, swimming pools, and full reconstruction projects, and is expected to generate over AED 1 billion in approved refunds in 2026.
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InnovateTax · 1 day ago
The UAE's e-invoicing mandate introduces a voluntary pilot starting 1 July 2026, with mandatory adoption for large businesses from January 2027. The pilot allows eligible firms to test structured electronic invoicing via accredited service providers before full implementation. The mandatory phases will extend to all in-scope businesses and B2G transactions by October 2027.
BDO · 2 days ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance extends the Accredited Service Provider appointment deadline to 30 October 2026 while keeping the 1 January 2027 e-invoicing go-live date. Botswana will apply VAT to remote digital services from 1 June 2026, impose reverse charge on government entities and large unregistered businesses, and require electronic fiscal devices for all registrants. Germany is consulting a change to its VAT grouping rules that would take effect from 2029, replacing automatic Organschaft with a declaration requirement.
Deloitte · 3 days ago
UAE: The Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for appointing an Accredited Service Provider to 30 October 2026, while the e-invoicing go-live date remains 1 January 2027. Businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more must now plan for ASP selection and onboarding before the new deadline.
Sni Technology · 8 days ago
The UAE Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority have launched the pilot phase of the country's e-invoicing system, starting 1 July 2026. The pilot will test the 5-corner model and voluntary implementation is available, while mandatory deadlines for high-revenue businesses are set for 30 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Global VAT Compliance · 11 days ago
United Arab Emirates: The Federal Tax Authority has amended the mandatory e-invoicing timetable, extending deadlines for high-revenue businesses. Businesses with annual revenue of at least AED 50 million must appoint an Accredited Service Provider by 30 October 2026 and implement e-invoicing by 1 January 2027.
Comarch · 12 days ago
The United Arab Emirates has designated Comarch as an Accredited Service Provider for its upcoming e-invoicing mandate. The company will act as a Trust Anchor, managing secure data transmission and real-time clearance for businesses. The January 2027 deadline and penalty of AED 5,000 for non-appointment underscore the urgency.
Key Takeaways
The initiative expands eligibility to include staff quarters for watchmen, drivers, or domestic workers; home gyms and game rooms; integrated security and smart home systems; electronic or smart doors; swimming pools, fountains, decorative indoor water features; landscaping; and complete home reconstruction projects, including demolition and rebuilding costs.
The expanded eligibility applies to all VAT refund claims submitted on or after 1 January 2026.
They must submit VAT refund claims through the digital VAT refund platform, which has been updated to list the new eligible expense categories, and must meet all conditions, procedures, and supporting documentation requirements.
The initiative is expected to yield over AED 1 billion in approved refund claims in 2026, with an estimated AED 200 million in total VAT savings and an average refund of about AED 25,000 per claim.
Primary source
Read the full article at TradingViewThis summary was published on VATfaqs.com on 9 June 2026. It relates to VAT developments in UAE. The original source is TradingView.
