Article 16 - Exception from registration

Exception from registration

1. A Taxable Person that wants to apply for an exception from Tax Registration on the basis that all of his supplies are zero rated, shall apply to the Authority in a manner and by means specified by the Authority.

2. The Authority shall review the exception from registration application and either accept the exception from Tax Registration or notify the Taxable Person that his application is rejected.

3. A Person excepted from Tax Registration must notify the Authority if he makes any supplies or Imports of Goods or Services that are subject to Tax at the standard rate.

4. A Person shall give the notice referred to in Clause (3) of this Article within not more than 10 business days of making the supply or import which is taxable at the standard rate.

5. Where the Person ceases to satisfy the requirement of being excepted from Tax Registration, he shall be required to register for Tax.