Article 43 - Exemption of Residential Buildings

Exemption of Residential Buildings


1. The supply of residential buildings is exempt, unless it is zero-rated, where the lease is more than (6) six months or the tenant of the property is a holder of an ID card issued by Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.


2. The period of tenancy referred to in Clause (1) of this Article shall be identified with reference to the contractual period of tenancy and shall not take into account any period arising from a right or option to extend the period of tenancy or renew the tenancy.


3. For the purposes of Clause (1) of this Article, a right of any party to terminate the lease early shall be ignored.

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