FTA publishes VATGED1, new VAT guidance for education sector
In June 2026, the UAE Federal Tax Authority published VATGED1, its first standalone VAT guide for the education sector. This is not a minor update: it materially expands and clarifies the earlier Basic Tax Information Bulletins...
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- Education institutions must review their VAT compliance position against the new guidance and adjust their zero-rating, place of supply, and input tax recovery practices to align with VATGED1.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority published VATGED1, its first standalone VAT guide for the education sector. The guide clarifies zero-rating conditions, place of supply rules for multi-campus institutions, classification of ancillary services, treatment of grants and scholarships, distance learning obligations, and input tax recovery. Institutions must comply with stricter requirements for zero-rating, such as recognized curriculum and qualifying institutional status. Standard-rated items include application fees, uniforms, electronic devices, and recreational activities. The guide is non-binding but represents the FTA's interpretive position and will inform audits and disputes.
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Reported by: BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem 3 Jul 2026 Read the original ↗ More from BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
Education institutions must review their VAT compliance position against the new guidance and adjust their zero-rating, place of supply, and input tax recovery practices to align with VATGED1.
Who reported this?
BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem (UAE).
When was it announced?
3 Jul 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem: https://bsalaw.com/insight/new-uae-vat-guide-for-the-education-sector/
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