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Taxes: No Luxury Tax or special consumption tax currently exists on vehicles. However, the U.A.E. government has imposed a 5 percent VAT from January 1, 2018 on vehicles sold in the country.
Barriers: The U.A.E.’s trade policy has been consistent with its obligations under the WTO. There are few trade barriers, viz. automotive parts should not contain asbestos, and products should not have been manufactured or transited through Israel.
Local Standards Requirements:
-Technical regulation for Small Series Production Vehicles (SSPV’s) - ESMA Draft
-GSO Standards tests for motor vehicle spare parts: UAE Scheme for Automotive Spare Parts
-GSO Standards tests for multipurpose tires: http://www.gso.org.sa/
U.S. Tire suppliers must ensure that RFID labels are affixed on their tires before entering to UAE market. For more information about RFID labels, please see: UAE Tire Labeling Scheme.
Import Requirements
UAE Ports for shipment of vehicles are Jebel Ali (in Dubai), Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
-Original Bill of lading - make, model, chassis number, engine number, color and type of car.
-Export certificates issued by the Traffic Department (Title of ownership), Commercial Invoice
-Copy of Passport with residence permit/UAE visa endorsed on passport
-Report on Car Condition from load U.S. port
-Insurance policy
Upon arrival, vehicles are subject to inspection/evaluation by Customs Authorities in the U.A.E. Vehicle Clearance Certificate (V.C.C.) are then provided for each vehicle upon clearing customs which should be then submitted to the Traffic Police for vehicle registration.
Alternate Fuel Vehicles
The U.A.E. has stepped up measures to promote electric vehicles (EV’s) in order to reduce its carbon footprint and is working on standardizing its regulations governing EV’s. Various government entities, like the Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) have installed EV charging stations in the emirates and the trend is likely to increase in future. Among the incentives being offered to purchasers of EVs in Dubai are: free charging at DEWA charging stations until the end of 2019, free parking at 14 locations in Dubai and free vehicle registration.
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