The standard VAT tax rate in the UAE is 5%. International transactions in the UAE are taxed at 0%, the sale of financial services, sale of land, and passenger transport are exempt from VAT.
Companies that make supplies at the rate of 0% can apply for exemption from mandatory registration. However, it is worth remembering that if the supplies fall under the general conditions for VAT rates in the UAE, the company must notify the FTA within 10 working days after the start of such supplies and register as a VAT taxpayer.