Al Quoz is Dubai's industrial and creative engine — warehouses, logistics operators, light manufacturing and a growing cluster of galleries and creative studios, all under Dubai mainland licensing. Its physical, goods-heavy economy gives its businesses some of the most involved VAT profiles in the city.
Goods, imports and fixed assets
Industrial and logistics firms in Al Quoz typically combine standard-rated services, zero-rated exports and imported goods carrying recoverable import VAT. Accurate records of customs declarations, freight invoices and storage agreements are essential for correct quarterly VAT returns. Under Corporate Tax, warehousing and logistics companies are taxable on UAE-sourced net income, and intercompany service agreements between mainland and free-zone entities must be documented at arm's length. Businesses with large fixed-asset bases should ensure depreciation is treated correctly for CT purposes — the Corporate Tax hub covers the essentials.
For Al Quoz operators, the priority is a bookkeeping system that captures goods movements and import documentation cleanly. We manage VAT and Corporate Tax for industrial and logistics businesses and file through our FTA-registered partner tax agencies. Track import-VAT and filing dates with free deadline reminders.
Frequently asked questions
How do logistics companies in Al Quoz handle import VAT?
Import VAT must be declared on the VAT return and can be recovered where goods support taxable supplies; clean customs and freight records are essential.
Are Al Quoz warehousing businesses subject to Corporate Tax?
Yes. They are taxed on UAE-sourced net income at 9% above AED 375,000, and depreciation on large fixed assets must be treated correctly for tax purposes.