VAT Rules for Export-Import Businesses in UAE: 2026 Complete Guide
Key Highlights Exports from the UAE are zero-rated at 0% VAT under Article 45 of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, but only when you hold the correct customs and transport documents. From 1 January 2026, you no longer need to issue a self-invoice when applying the reverse charge mechanism on imports, per Federal Decree-Law […]
How to Export Spices from India to UAE: Licenses, Demand, and Profit Margins
Key Highlights The India-UAE CEPA, in force since May 1, 2022, reduces customs duty on qualifying Indian spice HS codes to 0%, giving you a direct 5% cost edge over non-CEPA competitors in the UAE market. You need IEC, GST, FSSAI Central License, Spices Board CRES, and APEDA RCMC before a single spice shipment legally […]
How to Export Spices to UAE from China: License, Demand and Profit Margins (2026 Guide)
Key Highlights The UAE imports 100% of its spice supply and its National Food Security Strategy 2051 actively prioritizes diversifying import sources, making it a structurally stable long-term market for Chinese exporters. You need four separate registrations before your first shipment: ZAD product registration, FIRS consignment submission, a MOCCAE import permit, and a Dubai Customs […]