01/10/2026
๐จ UAE VAT UPDATE | New FTA Decision on Employee Expenses
From 1 October 2026, new conditions apply to the recovery of Input VAT on certain employee-related expenses.
The decision covers areas such as:
โข ๐ Employee transportation
โข ๐ฝ๏ธ Food & beverages
โข ๐จ Accommodation
โข ๐ฑ Mobile, data & internet
โข ๐
ฟ๏ธ Parking
For businesses, this is an important reminder to review how employee-related expenses are treated for VAT purposes and ensure the required conditions are met.
โ ๏ธ Is your business ready for the new VAT requirements?
Read our latest guide to understand what has changed and what your business should review.
๐ฉ Need help reviewing your VAT treatment?
Talk to RNG Auditors.
๐ +971 54 446 1659