The VAT treatment

Below is a summary of the VAT treatment for real estate transactions:

Transaction

VAT Treatment

First supply of residential property

Taxable at 5%

Resale of residential property

Exempt

Rental for residential purposes

Exempt

Sale of commercial property

Taxable at 5%

Rental for commercial purposes

Taxable at 5%

Supply of real estate located in Special economic zones

Zero Rated

Sale of undeveloped lands

Exempt