Important 5 Things about VAT in UAE- Must Know
What is Designated Zone? A designated zone is a warehouse, zone or area inside the UAE where the Excise tax will not be applicable. It is also known as an excise warehouse. The designated zones are special zones for VAT purposes, which are generally considered outside of the UAE in terms of VAT. While VAT applies throughout the UAE, in the designated zones VAT generally does not apply. He said any supply of goods within the notified designated zone or from one notified designated zone to another notified designated zone - subject to necessary controls and procedures being followed and conditions of providing financial guarantee, etc., if required being met - shall not be subject to VAT. Below is the list of the designed zones: 1. Abu Dhabi : Free Trade Zone of Khalifa Port; Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone; and Khalifa Industrial Zone 2. Dubai : Jebel Ali Free Zone (North-South); Dubai Cars and Automotive Zone (Ducamz); Dubai Textile City; Free Zone ...