English text status

English translation published by the NBR in its bilingual Regulations file (marked unofficial). The Arabic text published in the Official Gazette remains the legal reference in the event of any discrepancy.

Practical summary

The Article governs movement of a Taxable Person's assets to an Implementing State, temporary admission and guarantees. Movement is not a Supply where Goods enter a taxable Supply there within 60 days and required movement and Supply evidence is retained.

Who should read this?

Businesses moving stock or equipment to an Implementing State, logistics and customs teams.

Why does it matter?

The rule assumes an NBR-announced Implementing State; GCC destination alone is insufficient. Missing 60 days or evidence can change treatment.

Temporary admission and guarantee60-day limitImplementing-State announcement first

Current text

A. A Taxable Person must comply with the temporary entry requirements stipulated in the Customs Law for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and in particular with the following requirements: 1. Submit a request to Customs Affairs which includes the purpose for the Goods entering under the temporary entry regime and the required period for entry. 2. Provide a financial guarantee or a cash deposit equivalent to the value of the Tax due, in accordance with the temporary entry declaration. B. The transfer of Goods that form part of the Taxable Person's assets from the Kingdom to another place within an Implementing State shall not be considered a Supply of Goods if such Goods form part of another Taxable Supply in the Implementing State, provided that such Goods are used to make another Taxable Supply within a period not exceeding sixty days from the date of first entry of the Goods into the Implementing State. C. The Taxable Person shall maintain documents and records showing the following information: 1. A description of the Goods transferred from the Kingdom to the other Implementing State. 2. The date of transfer of the Goods and the date they were returned to the Kingdom, if applicable. 3. Commercial documents which show the identity of the recipient and the place of receipt of the Goods. 4. Transportation documents which evidence the delivery or receipt of the Goods in the other Implementing State. 5. Documents and details of the Supply of Goods in the other Implementing State, if received.

Before moving an asset

  1. 1

    Confirm NBR-announced Implementing State.

  2. 2

    Classify temporary entry or onward Supply.

  3. 3

    Meet customs request and guarantee.

  4. 4

    Complete taxable Supply within 60 days.

  5. 5

    Keep description, dates, recipient, transport and Supply evidence.

  6. 6

    Reclassify if a condition fails.

Connected provisions

Official guides and tools

Connected Madar tools

Illustrative example by Madar

Display equipment sold after 45 days

Equipment moved to an announced Implementing State and used in a taxable Supply after 45 days may meet the rule with evidence. A sale after 70 days misses the 60-day limit.

Questions to help you apply it

  • Announced State?
  • First entry date?
  • Supply date?
  • Guarantee and evidence complete?