The recent FTA clarification on the VAT treatment of manpower services vs. visa facilitation services has brought much-needed clarity to companies in the UAE. However, it also highlights potential risks that businesses may now face. It's crucial for companies to revisit these arrangements to ensure the correct VAT treatment has been applied and to assess the tax and legal consequences of such arrangements.

On Wednesday, 26 June 2024, we hosted a joint webinar with Clyde & Co where our experts, Justin Whitehouse (Managing Director, Middle East Indirect Tax Leader), Malcolm Manekshaw (Senior Director, Transfer Pricing), and Sara Khoja (Partner, Head of MEA Employment Group), discussed how businesses can navigate these potential risks and mitigate any consequences.

Click the video below to watch the webinar recording.