ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA), defined the conditions for tax de-registration, in accordance with Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Authority clarified the conditions and procedures for de-registration for Value Added Tax (VAT), since its implementation. The FTA explained that if a registrant stops making taxable supplies or if ...

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) adopted the requirements for the official use of stamping on jewellery, precious metals and stones in UAE markets, in order to guarantee the highest levels of confidence among consumers nationwide. The Esma Board of Directors, in a meeting chaired by Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and ...

SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), announced that 5,178 new companies have joined the chamber in 2018, which represents a 7.4 percent growth in the total number of members when compared to the previous year. This increase in membership reflects the competitive advantages offered by the emirate to attract foreign investment and the innovative services ...