Value Added Tax is an indirect tax that is being introduced by the UAE Government, which will be payable by both businesses and individuals.

Yes, unless there is an exception under the Federal Law that VAT does not apply to a particular set of goods and/or services. Exceptions are published by the Federal Tax Authority.

There is a possibility for business owners to claim back their VAT contribution, provided they have registered for VAT and meet the requirements. For further information, please visit www.tax.gov.ae

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No, there are also certain rules that apply for transition policies i.e., ongoing policies where the policy coverage extends to 2018.

The current understanding is that VAT will also be payable for that period. Where the insurance policy is issued in 2017 and expires in 2018, tax will be applicable for the time period where health insurance coverage is provided in 2018.

For example, where a policy is issued on the 1st of October 2017 and expires on the 30th of September 2018, VAT at the rate of 5% will be pro-rated for the nine (9) months (1st of January 2018 – 30th of September 2018) that the policy is in effect.

Yes. Where a policy is issued on the 1st October 2017 and expires on the 30th September 2018, VAT at the rate of 5% will be pro-rated for the nine (9) months (1st of January 2018 – 30th of September 2018) that the policy is in effect.

The invoice will display the VAT charge based on the final number of members enrolled under the policy at the time of enrolment.

For transition policies, a revised invoice will be issued to you on or after 1st of January 2018 setting out the pro-rated VAT charge.

Yes, terms and conditions in the policy wording have been amended to include provisions on VAT.

A copy of the policy terms and conditions can be found here

Yes, the TRN is required so that it is reflected on our invoice. The inclusion of your TRN on our bill is required for you to recover the incurred VAT within your VAT return. We will contact you shortly for this information.

Please visit the website for the Federal Tax Authority – www.tax.gov.ae