Owners of commercial properties in the UAE will need to keep in mind two deadlines related to the upcoming VAT.

One, they will need to register with the Federal Tax Authority if the sales or rental proceeds exceeded Dh375,000 in the previous 12 months. And, two, if the owners believe they are likely to generate more than Dh375,000 over the next 30 days.

These commercial properties could be used for offices, retail, hotel, F&B (food and beverage), or any such activity, and which will be assigned a 5 per cent VAT. But land sales for the purpose of building a commercial property is exempt from VAT’s ambit.

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