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Guide for UAE companies: Four-steps to being VAT ready
Here is a simple four-step guide to help companies in the UAE to prepare for
VAT implementation, which can take between eight and 12 months. It may take
longer if some of the activities are outsourced, for example IT.
1. Project preparation
Businesses need to prepare a project plan and secure the necessary internal
and external resources and ensure the stakeholders in the business are
informed, as VAT is not just a finance project. It affects all transactions
and so touches every aspect of the organisation. VAT affects IT systems,
finance, human resources, legal teams and even inter-organisation
transactions. IT systems are integral to the process because they need to be
updated to handle the VAT. Preparation will entail a cost that companies
will need to be aware of.
2. Impact assessment
Businesses need to complete an impact assessment to understand VAT and its
commercial effects, prioritise issues and prepare for implementation. This
is a key step as it sets the foundation for implementation. The assessment
looks at its various effects on the organisational, operational and
financial levels. Typically, an impact assessment needs between eight and 12
weeks to complete and that leaves a relatively short time, no more than nine
months, to affect implementation.
3. Design and implementation
Businesses need to design the systems and train their staff on the process
requirements for VAT. They must implement necessary changes to systems,
controls, reporting and governance. Based on the impact assessment, they
need to develop a road map for identifying the changes required,
understanding the scheduling requirements and planning for work.
Implementing the changes across various levels in the organisation usually
starts with mapping the transaction footprint to understand the VAT
obligations of the business. This should form the basis for making changes
across different verticals in the organisation such as IT, supply chain and
human resources.
4. Registering and testing
Businesses need to register for VAT and test their business systems to
ensure they are capable of compliance and reporting. Businesses need to
integrate the changes made into the operations and train relevant staff
about their new roles and responsibilities to achieve the desired result.
Testing the VAT system, processes and controls during a "live" phase
(expected from January 1, 2018) is important to allow for the complete and
accurate completion of the first VAT return.
February 12, 2017
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