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Automotive & Transport

Tax advisory for car dealers, fleet operators, and transportation businesses.

Key Issues

Industry Tax Challenges

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Vehicle Import Duties

5% GCC customs duty on vehicle imports. VAT at 10% on import value plus duty. Used vehicle margin scheme considerations for dealers.

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Lease & Hire VAT

Vehicle leasing standard-rated at 10%. Finance lease vs operating lease VAT timing differences. Input VAT on company vehicles may be restricted.

Fleet Management

Fuel costs, maintenance VAT recovery, insurance premiums, and employee car benefit considerations. Fleet depreciation and disposal rules.

Sub-Sectors

Our Expertise

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Car Dealerships

New and used vehicle sales VAT, trade-in accounting, warranty income, and parts inventory.

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Ride-Hailing & Taxi

Driver status (employee vs contractor), platform commission VAT, and cross-border app revenue.

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Freight & Haulage

International transport zero-rating, fuel duty recovery, and cross-border customs considerations.

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Auto Repair & Parts

Parts import customs, service VAT, warranty claim processing, and insurance repair billing.

Automotive Tax Advisory

From import duty to disposal — we cover the full vehicle lifecycle.

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