Shop-floor control in UAE
Every plant in the UAE charges VAT at 5%, and corporate tax at 9% applies to taxable profits, so accurate cost per work order supports both. The Ministry of Finance e-invoicing programme starts on 1 January 2027 for businesses with revenue of AED 50 million or more and on 1 July 2027 for all others, and groups may find their companies on different dates. Plants in free zones such as JAFZA, SAIF Zone and Hamriyah keep separate licences. Large buyers often look at National In-Country Value (ICV) certification, which draws on local spend and labour records.