The tax authorities in Kuwait recently announced that it will finally introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) at 5% from 1 April 2021. Kuwait is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) and all of the 6 countries of the GCC have agreed to implement a harmonised VAT regime of 5% by 2021. The GCC countries consist of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. Kuwait’s VAT launch is set for 1 April 2021.
Kuwait: VAT Implementation From 1 April 2021
Related blogs
VAT refund Tool kit
Claimable countries & VAT rates
Discover which countries your business can reclaim from with our country guides.
View guide ›
VAT potential calculator
Evaluate your VAT reclaim potential based on your annual Travel & Entertainment expenditure.
Calculate now ›
Invoice compliance checklist
Navigate the intricacies of your invoices. Use our interactive tool to find out what is required to optimise your claims.
Calculate now ›