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Document overview
The complete article-level rules for VAT reverse charge on scrap-metal supplies between registrants, including declarations, registration checks and invoice requirements.
- The recipient must intend to resell the scrap or use it in processing.
- Before supply, the recipient gives two written declarations and the supplier verifies registration and marks the invoice.
- Zero-rated supplies are excluded; the Resolution has applied since 13 January 2026.
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Scope and exclusions
Applies to
Supplies of scrap metal between UAE VAT registrants where the recipient intends to resell the scrap or use it in processing.
Limitations and exclusions
The mechanism does not apply to a zero-rated supply. Without the recipient's required written declarations, reverse charge does not apply. The Resolution is limited to scrap metal and does not create a general rule for all metals or goods.
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Document text
The definitions set forth in Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2017 Regarding Value Added Tax shall apply to this Resolution; otherwise, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: Scrap Metal: Ferrous or non-ferrous metal waste that has commercial value and can be used after processing. Processing: The process through which Scrap Metal is transformed into materials usable in the manufacture of new products, whether by repair, recycling, or any other method.
1. Where a supplier supplies Scrap Metal to a recipient registered with the Authority, and the recipient intends to resell it or use it in Processing, the following rules shall apply: a. The supplier shall not be responsible for accounting for the Tax related to the supply of Scrap Metal and shall not include it in its Tax Return. b. The recipient shall be responsible for accounting for the Tax due on this supply and for all related Tax obligations. 2. The provisions of Clause (1) of this Article shall not apply if the supply of Scrap Metal is subject to VAT at the zero rate in accordance with Clause (1) of Article (45) of Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2017. 3. For the purposes of applying Clause (1) of this Article, the following shall be observed: a. The recipient of Scrap Metal shall comply with the following prior to the date of supply: 1. Submit a written declaration to the supplier of Scrap Metal stating that the supply is for the purposes specified in Clause (1) of this Article. 2. Submit a written declaration to the supplier of Scrap Metal confirming that the recipient is registered with the Authority. b. The supplier of Scrap Metal shall comply with the following prior to the date of supply: 1. Receive and retain the declarations referred to in Paragraph (a) of Clause (3) of this Article. 2. Verify that the Scrap Metal recipient is registered, in accordance with the methods approved by the Authority. 3. Include an explicit statement on the invoice indicating the application of the reverse charge mechanism. 4. If the Scrap Metal recipient fails to submit the declarations referred to in Paragraph (a) of Clause (3) of this Article, Clause (1) of this Article shall not apply to that recipient, and the recipient may not consider the Scrap Metal to be used or intended to be used for the cases specified in Paragraph (a) and Paragraph (b) of Clause (1) of Article (54) of Federal Decree by Law No. (8) of 2017.
The Minister of Finance shall issue the necessary resolutions for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution.
Any provision that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed.
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force after (60) sixty days from the date of its publication.
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Publication status
Source and translation status
The official Arabic text controls; the English translation is published on the government portal. Russian and Chinese are SGC editorial translations.
Legal review
Legal-editorial review of classification and scope completed; the translation is not certified as official. · August 25, 2026
Republication status
Official document: publication relies on the official-documents exclusion in Article 3 of Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2021. Source-site access terms remain separately applicable.
Change history
- 4 November 2025 — Cabinet Resolution No. 153/2025 was issued.
- 14 November 2025 — published in Official Gazette No. 811.
- 13 January 2026 — entered into force 60 days after publication.
- 25 August 2026 — all 5 articles aligned; Russian and Chinese are labelled unofficial editorial translations.
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Official primary source
Cabinet Resolution No. 153 of 2025
Official document: publication relies on the official-documents exclusion in Article 3 of Federal Decree-Law No. 38/2021. Source-site access terms remain separately applicable.
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