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Zero-rated vs exempt VAT?

0% taxable vs not taxable

Zero-rated supplies are taxable at 0% (input VAT generally recoverable); exempt supplies are outside VAT and don't allow input VAT recovery.

Source: tax.gov.ae· as of Jun 2026· Not legal or financial advice
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