GTL Summary:

Article 31 defines the place of supply for telecommunication and electronic services, as specified in the Executive Regulation of the Decree-Law. The rule establishes that the supply location is determined by the extent of the actual use and enjoyment of the service. If a service is used and enjoyed within the State, the place of supply is considered to be in the State. Conversely, to the extent the service is used and enjoyed outside the State, the supply is located there. This 'use and enjoyment' principle explicitly overrides the location of the contract or payment when determining tax jurisdiction.

Document Type: Tax Law Article
Law: VAT (FDL No 8 of 2017, as amended)
Article Number: 31
Country: 🇦🇪 UAE
Location: Title 5 - Rules Pertaining to Supplies › Chapter 2 - Place of Supply
Order: 31
Last updated at: 2025-12-26 14:13:51 UTC

Title 5 - Rules Pertaining to Supplies

Chapter 2 - Place of Supply

Article 31
Place of Supply of Telecommunication and Electronic Services

  1. For telecommunications and electronic Services specified in the Executive Regulation of the Decree-Law, the place of supply shall be:

    1. In the State, to the extent of the use and enjoyment of the supply in the State.

    2. Outside the State, to the extent of the use and enjoyment of the supply outside the State.

  2. The actual use and enjoyment of telecommunications and electronic Services shall be where the Services were actually used regardless of the place of contract or payment.

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