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Are you ready?
December 2016
A brief introduction to VAT
The GCC states have worked together to While VAT is not intended to be a tax on
develop a broad framework for the business, collecting the tax and remitting it to
introduction of VAT. This framework the government will have significant
agreement sets out the underlying principles compliance costs. There could also be cash
of VAT laws for the six GCC countries. flow implications. Supply chains need to be
Member states retain some flexibility, such as reviewed to understand the impact of VAT. VAT
how to treat healthcare, education and free costs and accounting obligations will need to
zones for VAT purposes. The UAE was among be identified so they can be addressed. There
the first GCC member states to publicly are also implications for IT systems. Adapting
announce the introduction of VAT, with a to VAT will mean updating or upgrading ERP
proposed effective date of 1 January 2018. and IT systems and interfaces to correctly
capture input and output VAT. Governance
VAT is likely to significantly affect nearly every frameworks will also need to be reviewed and
UAE business in some way and a 1 January updated to ensure policies, processes and
2018 start date leaves only a short window for controls comply - and continue to comply -
businesses to prepare for VAT. Will you be with VAT legislation.
ready?
Sale material
AED1000 + AED50 VAT Factory
Sale product
AED2000 + AED100 VAT
AED50 AED100
AED50 AED100
Supplier Wholesaler
AED150
Government
income AED250
AED250 AED150
Sale product
Sale product AED3000 + AED150 VAT
AED5000 +
AED250 VAT
Retailer
Individual
*The example is calculated using a VAT
rate of 5% on a taxable supply.
VAT implementation roadmap Are you ready?
PHASE 1: PLAN AND ANALYZE PHASE 2: ASSESS IMPACT PHASE 3: IMPLEMENT (once legislation is published) PHASE 4: GO LIVE
Identify project resources Map supply chain processes and transaction
As soon as Prepare and assist with implementation
April - December Test exceptions
possible 2017
Understand the 'as is' situation flows to VAT requirements Assist with IT VAT solution design Prepare and file VAT returns
Assess the impact of VAT NOW Review legislation and assess impact Assist with IT implementation support Resolve any teething issues From 1 January
Model input tax credit allocations Assist with VAT registration Fine-tune compliance practices 2018
Assess IT impact Provide VAT technical training
Prepare an issues log to help prioritize key issues
that need to be addressed during
implementation
Review sample contracts
Debrief
Help prepare an implementation plan
How can KPMG help? Work products How can KPMG help? Work products How can KPMG help? Work products How can KPMG help? Work products
Project plans Project plans Transaction maps High level impact assessment VAT implementation plan Implementation plan VAT submission VAT submission
Identify key stakeholders Resource plan Map all relevant processes, transaction flows Presentation to senior management Prepare plan User acceptance testing Support throughout submission Assist with - or review - VAT
Finalize and agree communication plan for Roles and responsibility matrix and tax touch points Transaction maps IT testing User acceptance test plan Report on gaps and lessons learned returns prior to submission
staff, suppliers and customers Communications strategy and materials Contract reviews Business process impact requirements and matrix Develop user acceptance test scripts User acceptance test scripts
VAT awareness VAT awareness workshop Review existing contracts to identify the Contract review report Support end user testing User acceptance report
Identify information requirements material impact of VAT Overview of impact and high level resolution plan Review VAT compliance reports Tax reporting and filing test
Legislation review and impact assessments Recommendation of VAT clauses Training and VAT manual Training and VAT manual
Determine tax drivers and functional design Legislation review Prepare training calendar Reviewed training manuals
requirements VAT issues and ambiguities log Review end user training material VAT process maps and manuals What are the benefits of being VAT ready?
Identify VAT decision flags VAT approach recommendations Registration Registration Maximize VAT recovery on business inputs
Identify impact of VAT for senior management Documentation of implementation decision points Advise on registration Registration completion report and review Reduce adverse impacts on cash flow
Provide inputs on VAT's IT impact Tax credit allocation model Advise on applicability of special VAT schemes Ensure compliance with VAT obligations and reporting
Impact assessment model (such as forming a VAT group) Minimize risk of fines, penalties and reputational damage
IT impact assessment report
Solution architecture design
Functional ERP requirements
Impact on customizations
Master data assessment
Reporting requirements
Clare McColl Introducing VAT
Partner, VAT
VAT will impact:
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