Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE 2025

Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE

Charities That May Recover Input Tax for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax

• Cabinet Decision No. 55 of 2017 – issued 28 December 2017 (effective 1 January 2018),
• Cabinet Decision No. 15 of 2018 – issued 5 April 2018 (effective 5 April 2018),
• Cabinet Decision No. 46 of 2018 – issued 14 October 2018 (effective 14 October 2018),
• Cabinet Decision No. 25 of 2019 – issued 1 April 2019 (effective from 1 April 2019),
• Cabinet Decision No. 45 of 2019 – issued 4 July 2019 (effective from 4 July 2019),
• Cabinet Decision No. 13 of 2020 – issued on 2 March 2020 (effective from 2 March 2020),
• Cabinet Decision No. 41 of 2020 – issued on 27 May 2020 (effective from 27 May 2020),
• Cabinet Decision No. 45 of 2020 – issued on 4 June 2020 (effective from 4 June 2020),
• Cabinet Decision No. 76 of 2020 – issued on 22 November 2020 (effective from 22 November 2020),
• Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2021 – issued on 4 January 2021 (effective from 4 January 2021),
• Cabinet Decision No. 4 of 2021 – issued on 10 January 2021 (effective from 9 February 2021),
• Cabinet Decision No. 26 of 2021 – issued on 11 March 2021 (effective from 10 April 2021),
• Cabinet Decision No. 44 of 2021 – issued on 28 April 2021 (effective from 28 May 2021),
• Cabinet Decision No. 45 of 2021 – issued on 28 April 2021 (effective from 28 May 2021),
• Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2022 – issued on 11 May 2022 (effective from 11 May 2022),
• Cabinet Decision No. 50 of 2022 – issued on 11 May 2022 (effective from 11 May 2022),
• Cabinet Decision No. 68 of 2022 – 10 August 2022 (effective from 10 August 2022),
• Cabinet Decision No. 69 of 2022 – issued on 10 August 2022 (effective from 10 August 2022),
• Cabinet Decision No. 108 of 2022 – issued on 7 December 2022 (effective 7 December 2022),
• Cabinet Decision No. 30 of 2023 – issued on 31 March 2023 (effective 31 March 2023),
• Cabinet Decision No. 101 of 2023 – issued on 25 October 2023 (effective 25 October 2023),
• Cabinet Decision No. 3 of 2024 – issued on 26 January 2024 (effective 26 January 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 11 of 2024 – issued on 22 February 2024 (effective 22 February 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 12 of 2024 – issued on 22 February 2024 (effective 22 February 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 75 of 2024 – issued on 8 July 2024 (effective 8 July 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 76 of 2024 – issued on 8 July 2024 (effective 8 July 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 110 of 2024 – issued on 22 October 2024 (effective 22 October 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 111 of 2024 – issued on 22 October 2024 (effective 22 October 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 112 of 2024 – issued on 22 October 2024 (effective 22 October 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 131 of 2024 – issued on 16 December 2024 (effective 16 December 2024),
• Cabinet Decision No. 132 of 2024 – issued on 16 December 2024 (effective 16 December 2024),
• and Cabinet Decision No. 133 of 2024 – issued on 16 December 2024 (effective 16 December 2024).

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Federal Entities)

1. Emirates Red Crescent Authority from 01/01/2018.
2. Zakat Fund from 01/01/2018.
3. Arab Youth Center from 01/04/2019.
4. UAE Special Olympics Establishment from 01/04/2019.
5. General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments from 01/04/2019.
6. UAE Deaf Association from 04/07/2019.
7. Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation from 02/03/2020.
8. Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program from 01/01/2018.
9. UAE Paralympic Committee from 01/01/2018.
10. Abdul Jalil Al Fahim and Family Foundation from 14/02/2019.
11. UAE Falcons Federation from 02/06/2021.
12. Emirates Down Syndrome Association from 01/01/2018.
13. Retired Military Personnel Association from 01/01/2018.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Abu Dhabi)

1. International Fund for Houbara Conservation from 01/01/2018.
2. Mohamed Bin Zayed International Species and Nature Conservation Fund from 01/01/2018.
3. Emirates Foundation from 01/01/2018.
4. Family Development Foundation from 01/01/2018.
5. General Women’s Union from 01/01/2018.
6. Abu Dhabi Women’s Association from 01/01/2018.
7. Social care and Minors affairs Foundation from 01/01/2018.
8. Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation from 01/01/2018.
9. Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (Amended name in Arabic) from 04/07/2019 (01/01/2018).
10. The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation from 01/01/2018.
11. Zayed House for Islamic Culture from 01/01/2018.
12. Dar Zayed for Family Care from 01/01/2018 to 01/01/2022.
13. Emirates Heritage Club from 01/01/2018 to 30/03/2024.
14. The Evangelical Church – Abu Dhabi (Previously: Evangelical Church Center) from 27/05/2020 (01/01/2018).
15. St. Andrew’s Church (Previously: St. Andrew’s Church (Anglican) from 27/05/2020 (01/01/2018).
16. St. George`s Orthodox Church (Amended name in Arabic) from 27/05/2020 (01/01/2018).
17. St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Previously: St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church) from 27/05/2020 (01/01/2018).
18. St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Previously: St. Mary’s Catholic Church (Al Ain) from 27/05/2020 (01/01/2018).
19. Arabic Evangelical Church from 01/01/2018 to 27/05/2020.
20. Make-A-Wish Foundation from 14/10/2018.
21. Sandooq Al Watan from 04/07/2019.
22. Cancer Patient Care Society – Rahma from 27/05/2020.
23. Brethren Christian Assembly from 27/05/2020.
24. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 27/05/2020.
25. St. Paul’s Church from 27/05/2020.
26. St. Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church from 27/05/2020.
27. The Mar Thoma Church – Al Ain from 27/05/2020.
28. Armenian Church from 27/05/2020.
29. Evangelical Church – Al Ain from 27/05/2020.
30. Coptic Church from 27/05/2020.
31. Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church from 27/05/2020.
32. Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church from 27/05/2020.
33. Mar Thoma Church – Abu Dhabi from 27/05/2020.
34. Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East from 27/05/2020.
35. BAPS Hindu Mandir from 27/05/2020.
36. Church of the Virgin and St. Paul the Apostle from 27/05/2020.
37. South India Parish Church – Abu Dhabi from 27/05/2020.
38. St. John the Baptist Church from 27/05/2020.
39. Saint Andrew Church – Al Ain from 27/05/2020.
40. Saint Andrew Church – Musaffah from 27/05/2020.
41. Abu Dhabi Center for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care – Ewaa from 31/07/2020 to 30/04/2024.
42. Family Care Authority from 01/01/2022.
43. Higher Committee of Human Fraternity from 10/11/2019.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Dubai)

1. International Institute for Tolerance from 01/01/2018.
2. Dubai Women Establishment from 01/01/2018.
3. The UAE Food Bank from 01/01/2018.
4. Dubai Appreciation Award for Community Service from 01/01/2018.
5. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library from 01/01/2018.
6. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation from 01/01/2018.
7. Zayed Bin Mohammed Family Gathering from 01/01/2018 to 22/11/2020.
8. Dubai Women’s Association from 01/01/2018.
9. Al Jalila Cultural Center for Children from 01/01/2018 to 04/01/2021.
10. Dar Al Ber Society from 01/01/2018.
11. Dubai Charity Association from 01/01/2018.
12. Beit Al Khair Society from 01/01/2018.
13. Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian & Charity Establishment from 01/01/2018.
14. Al Maktoum Foundation from 01/01/2018.
15. Dubai Foundation for Women & Children from 01/01/2018.
16. Easa Saleh Al Gurg Charity Foundation from 01/01/2018.
17. Noor Dubai Foundation from 01/01/2018.
18. The Emirates Airline Foundation from 01/01/2018.
19. Dubai Cares from 01/01/2018.
20. Red Crescent – Dubai from 01/01/2018.
21. Barakah Charity Institution from 01/01/2018.
22. Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Charity Establishment from 01/01/2018.
23. Majid Al Futtaim Charity Foundation from 01/01/2018.
24. Tarahum Charity Foundation from 01/01/2018.
25. Emaar Foundation from 01/01/2018.
26. UAE Water Aid (Suqia) from 01/01/2018.
27. Evangelical Church from 01/01/2018.
28. Holy Trinity Church – Chaplaincy of Dubai and Sharjah from 01/01/2018.
29. St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral from 01/01/2018.
30. Church of Christ branch of Chaplaincy of Dubai and Sharjah from 01/01/2018.
31. Mar Thoma Parish Church from 01/01/2018.
32. St. Francis Church from 01/01/2018.
33. St. Mary’s Catholic Church from 01/01/2018.
34. Coptic Orthodox Parish Church from 01/01/2018.
35. Mor Ignatius Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Cathedral from 01/01/2018.
36. Greek Orthodox Church from 01/01/2018.
37. Guru Darbar Sikh Temple from 01/01/2018.
38. GuruNanak Darbar Sikh Temple from 01/01/2018.
39. Sindhi Ceremonial Centre from 01/01/2018.
40. Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs from 01/01/2018.
41. Al Jalila Foundation Supporting Education and Research in the Medical Fields from 05/04/2018.
42. Dubai International Holy Quran Award from 14/10/2018.
43. Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department from 01/04/2019.
44. Endowment And Minor’s Trust Foundation (Amended from Awqaf & Minors Affairs Foundation) from 01/09/2023 (01/04/2019).
45. Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation from 01/04/2019.
46. Misbah Al-Fattan Charity Establishment from 01/04/2019.
47. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award from 01/04/2019.
48. Ja’afariya Endowment Charitable Council of Dubai from 01/04/2019.
49. Rashid Center for People with Determination from 01/04/2019.
50. Dubai Club for People of Determination from 01/04/2019.
51. Dubai Autism Center from 01/04/2019.
52. Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished Academic Performance from 04/07/2019.
53. Egyptian Coptic Orthodox Church from 02/03/2020.
54. DP World Foundation from 04/03/2022.
55. Al Furjan Fund Foundation from 13/03/2023.
56. Sheikh Rashid Bin Saied Islamic Institute from 01/10/2024.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Sharjah)

1. Al Muntada Al Islami from 01/01/2018.
2. Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation from 01/01/2018.
3. Sharjah Charity International from 01/01/2018.
4. Salam Ya Seghar (The Big Heart Foundation) from 01/01/2018.
5. Emirates Association for Disabled Care and Rehabilitation from 01/01/2018.
6. Family Development Foundation from 01/01/2018.
7. Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Regional Office – Sharjah) (Amended from Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)) from 01/01/2024 (01/01/2018).
8. Sharjah Business Women Council from 01/01/2018.
9. Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center from 01/01/2018.
10. Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties from 01/01/2018.
11. IRTHI Project from 01/01/2018 to 24/10/2023.
12. ENWAN Project from 01/01/2018.
13. Sharjah Tatweer Forum from 01/01/2018.
14. Quran & Sunnah Establishment from 01/01/2018.
15. Sharjah Foundation to Support Pioneering Enterpreneurs (Ruwad) from 01/01/2018.
16. NAMA Women Advancement Establishment from 01/01/2018.
17. Sharjah Cultural Awards from 01/01/2018.
18. Sharjah Award for Arab Culture – UNESCO Awards from 01/01/2018.
19. Reyada Center from 01/01/2018.
20. Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah from 01/01/2018.
21. Poetry Houses – Culture from 01/01/2018.
22. Sharjah Worship Center from 01/01/2018.
23. Russian Orthodox Church from 01/01/2018.
24. Armenian Church from 01/01/2018.
25. Apostolic Church from 01/01/2018.
26. Krci Filipino Miracle Life Church Sharjah from 01/01/2018.
27. Ward Church from 01/01/2018.
28. Union Church from 01/01/2018.
29. Christian Matrimony and Church from 01/01/2018.
30. St. Mary and Martyr Abou Sefein Church from 01/01/2018.
31. St. Gregorios Orthodox Church from 01/01/2018.
32. St. Michael’s Church from 01/01/2018.
33. St Mary’s Knanaya Church from 01/01/2018.
34. Grace Evangelical Church from 01/01/2018.
35. St Martins Church from 01/01/2018.
36. St Mary’s Soonoro Church from 01/01/2018.
37. Sharjah Marthoma Church from 01/01/2018.
38. St Philip Russian Orthodox Parish from 01/01/2018.
39. St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Orthodox Parish from 01/01/2018.
40. Virgin Mary & St Philopateer Coptic Orthodox Parish from 01/01/2018.
41. Marthoma Parish Sharjah from 01/01/2018.
42. Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services from 05/04/2018.
43. Althiqa Club for Handicapped from 05/04/2018.
44. Sharjah Youth from 01/04/2019.
45. Children Centers from 01/04/2019.
46. Supreme Council for Family Affairs from 01/04/2019.
47. Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work from 04/07/2019.
48. Sharjah Islamic Affairs from 04/07/2019.
49. Sharjah Charity House from 04/07/2019.
50. The UAE Board on Books for Young People from 04/07/2019.
51. Patients Friends Charitable House from 02/03/2020.
52. Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah 02/03/2020.
53. Al Qasimi Publications from 02/03/2020.
54. Girl Guides Association of the United Arab Emirates from 27/05/2020.
55. Friends of Arthritis Patients from 01/01/2018.
56. Breastfeeding Friends Society from 01/01/2018.
57. Friends for Diabetes from 01/01/2018.
58. Friends of Kidney Patients from 01/01/2018.
59. Friends of Cancer Patients from 01/01/2024.
60. Hamda Taryam Charitable Foundation from 01/08/2024.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Ajman)

1. Human Appeal International (HAI) from 01/01/2018.
2. Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation from 01/01/2018.
3. Friends of Patients Society in Ajman from 01/01/2018.
4. Mabrat Rashed Abdullah Al Nuaimi for Charity from 01/01/2018.
5. Al Ajmani Charity Foundation from 01/01/2018.
6. Coordination Board for Charitable Activities and Awqaf in Ajman from 01/01/2018.
7. Sheikh Faisal Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity from 01/01/2018.
8. Mabrat Zayed Bin Saqr Al Nahyan Charity from 01/01/2018.
9. Al Ihsan Charity Association from 01/01/2018.
10. Umm Al Moumineen Women Association from 05/04/2018.
11. Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Center for Serving the Holy Quran from 05/04/2018.
12. Ajman Awqaf Center from 05/04/2018.
13. The Control Authority for Charitable Societies and Endowments in the Emirate of Ajman from 01/01/2018 to 05/04/2018.
14. Sunduq Waqf Ajman from 01/01/2018 to 05/04/2018.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Umm Al Quwain)

1. Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla Charitable and Humanitarian Establishment from 01/01/2018.
2. Rashid bin Ahmed Award for Holy Quran from 01/01/2018.
3. Umm Al Quwain Charity Association from 01/01/2018.
4. Women Association of Umm Al Quwain from 01/01/2018.
5. Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Program for Youth Project Support from 01/01/2018.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Ras Al Khaimah)

1. Al Nahda Women’s Association – RAK from 01/01/2018.
2. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Charitable Educational Foundation from 01/01/2018.
3. Ras Al Khaimah Charity Association from 01/01/2018.
4. RAK Institution for the Holy Quran and Its Sciences from 01/01/2018.
5. Abdullah Ali Al Sharhan Charitable Foundation from 01/01/2018.
6. Emirates Association for Social Development from 01/01/2018.
7. Ajer Humanitarian Foundation (Previously: Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi Foundation for Humanitarian Work) (Previously: Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi Program for Maintenance and Social Services in Ras Al Khaimah) from 20/06/2024 (02/03/2020) (01/01/2018).
8. Saqr Foundation for Charity from 01/01/2018.
9. Aman Shelter for Women and Children from 01/01/2018.
10. Al Wafa’a Social Centre from 01/01/2018.

List of Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE (Fujairah)

1. Fujairah Welfare Association from 01/01/2018.
2. Sunshine Foundation for Social Welfare from 01/01/2018.
3. The Board of Fujairah Mothers from 01/01/2018.
4. The Board of Dibba Mothers from 01/01/2018.
5. Fujairah Foundation for Region Development from 01/01/2018.
6. Foundation of the Protected Seiji from 01/01/2018.
7. Youth Welfare Fund from 01/01/2018.
8. Fujairah Foundation for Development from 01/01/2018.
9. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi Humanitarian Works Foundation (Amended name in Arabic) from 04/06/2020 (02/03/2020).
10. Saeed Mohammed Al Raqbani Foundation for Charitable and Humanitarian Works from 20/02/2023.

Conclusion

Thus we have come to know the most important points about Charities That May Recover Input Tax in UAE for Federal Entities, Abu Dhabi charities, Dubai charities, Sharjah charities, Ajman charities, Umm Al Quwain charities, Ras Al Khaimah charities, and Fujairah charities.

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