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VAT Guide - Healthcare (2) .Ar - en
VAT Guide - Healthcare (2) .Ar - en
VAT Guide - Healthcare (2) .Ar - en
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Tax guide
Value Added
(health care)
This guide aims to provide a general understanding of transactions related to the value-added tax law and its
implementing regulations in the Sultanate of Oman. It also explains the procedures related to tax compliance. It
is not expected that this guide will provide a comprehensive treatment of all possible tax issues that may arise.
Although the tax authority has taken the necessary measures to ensure the correctness of all the information
contained in this guide, the tax authority will not be responsible for any errors or actions that may be issued by
the taxable person, or the occurrence of any financial or other losses that may be incurred by any person using
All information provided has been updated at the time of preparation and will be subject to change as
necessary.
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1. Introduction
The main purpose of this guide is to provide an indication of the principles and rules of value taxation
Additions related to the health care sector. This guide will provide clear directions
To apply value added tax to health care services and related goods and services
in accordance with the law and regulations up to the date of issuance of this guide.
This document is purely a guide and may not include all tax laws and regulations.
health care related. This guide is not binding on the tax authority or any taxable person
in respect of any transaction undertaken, and cannot be relied upon in cases of tax dispute.
- For more information, see the value sold, please visit the website.
On every supplier of any health care services in the Sultanate of Oman or who provides goods
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2. Definitions
• the law:Value Added Tax Law issued by Royal Decree No. 121/2020
• Executive imbalance:The executive regulations of the Value Added Tax Law issued by a decision of the Agency
Licensed in accordance with the laws in force in the Sultanate of Oman. In particular, they include the following:
4) Psychiatric services
5) Physiotherapy services
similar
7) Midwifery services
• Tuberculosis and related services:Goods and services that are provided as an integral part of
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3) Operating room expenses
and not includeGoods and Services Related to Health Care Services Supply of services of a nature
Commercial, such as supplying food and drinks to visitors, securing car rides for visitors, and all kinds of business
Which are not included in the medical treatment, such as renting a television set or telephone calls.
• Special medications for a zero stomach rate:Pharmaceutical products and their vitamins
The nationalization codes contained published by the Ministry of Health in the “List of Taxable Drugs”.
The value added at the “zero rate” which complies with the requirements of supplying medicines and medical equipment
• Special mechanical enhancements for the zero-per-hour rate:Any fixture or equipment marked with symbols
Licenses contained and published by the Ministry of Health in the “List of Medical Equipment Subject to Relevancy”.
“Value added tax at the zero rate” which complies with the requirements of supplying medicines and equipment
• the person:The natural or legal person, including joint ventures and partnership agreements
The following are held outside the Sultanate of Oman, and do not take the form of a company.
• The private of the circle:The person who exercises the activity independently with the aim of achieving income,
It has been registered with the Agency or is obligated to register with it in accordance with the provisions of the law.
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3. Payment is based on the sold value
During the transitional period from VAT implementation, registration requirements are different
Preparing a separate guide for it entitled "Registration in Value Added Tax (Transitional Phase)".
https://tms.taxoman.gov.om/portal/ar/web/taxportal/vat-tax
As for the information contained in this guide, it represents the requirements that will be included
The added value is either compulsory registration or optional registration. If the subject exceeds
The tax has a mandatory registration limit, so it is considered obligated to register, but if it exceeds the registration limit
The following must be taken at the rate of registration at the value of the sold value:
• Taxable supplies(i.e. supplies subject to tax at the basic rate or taxable rate
zero percent) deducted from it the value of any supplies constituting part of the capital assets
• The value of goods and services supplied to the taxable personIn the Sultanate of Oman, which is subject to a mechanism
Reverse calculation.
Exempt supplies of health care services are not included in the annual value of supplies
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Mandatory redemption limit:
Every person residing in the Sultanate of Oman must assess the necessity of registration for tax purposes.
1) Choose the retrograde:If the total value of supplies exceeds the mandatory unit
To register for the value-added tax and the tax, thirty-eight thousand and five hundred
(38,500 OMR) in the current month in addition to the previous eleven months.
And five hundred (38,500 Omani Rials) in the current month, in addition to the eleventh
next month.
These tests must be taken on a continuous monthly basis by an undocumented person who
It engages in an economic activity. And if the taxable person exceeds the mandatory limit in any of the
obligesA non-resident person in the GCC countries who makes any taxable supply in
Sultanate of Oman to register for tax purposes, regardless of the total value of its sales.
For the purposes of voluntary registration, any person may register for VAT based on
on the value of supplies or expenses. For example, you might choose a business that hasn't started yet
its economic activity entirely - but intends to do so - and it has incurred taxable expenses
The added value exceeds the voluntary registration limit, to register for tax purposes.
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Every person residing in the Sultanate of Oman has the right to register voluntarily by making any of the
a. If the total value of the supplies exceeds the optional registration threshold for value added tax
Al-Bal (19,250) nineteen thousand two hundred and fifty Omani riyals in the current month in addition
B. If the total value of the expenses exceeds the optional registration limit for value tax
The added value (19,250) nineteen thousand two hundred and fifty Omani riyals in the current month
a. If the total value of supplies is expected to exceed the optional filing threshold for VAT
Added value (19,250) nineteen thousand two hundred and fifty Omani riyals, per month
B. If the total value of the expenses is expected to exceed the optional enrollment limit
For value added tax (19,250) nine ten thousand two hundred and fifty Omani riyals, in
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An unregistered person carrying on an economic activity may carry out these tests on an ongoing basis
monthly. If he exceeds the voluntary registration limit in one of the cases, he has the right to register for tax
Value Added.
He can optionally download us for these supplies. The service provider may qualify
Scrollable if total projects exceed the drop-off threshold, but no credits will be deducted
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4. Health care services
Health care services are exempted from value added tax in the Sultanate of Oman when they
Medical institutions licensed in accordance with the laws in force in the Sultanate of Oman to provide it.
currently,The main law governing health care services isThe law regulating private practice
The father and the mother are the mastersAnd issued according to the royal decree2019/75
Its executive regulations and ministerial decisions necessary for its implementation.
government health.
• Private health care institutionsThese are private hospitals, clinics and centers
Medical clinics and clinics licensed to provide services under the supervision of the General Directorate of Institutions.
own health.
Health care services include - without limitation -Nine mothersspecified within the regulation
4) Psychiatric services
5) Physiotherapy services
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6) Nursing services in hospitals, nursing homes or licensed institutions
similar
7) Midwifery services
For example, the provision of specialized eye care services provided by a physician would be considered
In addition to seeing the fluid valueIt means if a fee is charged by a service provider
Public or private health care For the implementation of a health care service, no tax will be applied
The added value of these fees. Thus, health care providers will not be able to discount
Value added tax on inputs to the extent it relates to health care services
The exemption applies to health care services based on the provision of health care to a human being
Any services provided by an unlicensed health care provider are not eligible for, and subject to, an exemption
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Money:A person obtains a diagnostic test for a virus from a medical laboratory service provider
Licensed according to a policy set by the Ministry of Health, where the fees imposed by the applicant are exempted.
Health care is subject to value added tax. While the Saaaaahi resort is requesting from
In addition, a similar diagnostic test will be conducted before using the shared facilities.
On-site testing by the resort which is not authorized by the relevant Ministry, therefore
The resort must impose value added tax at the basic rate of 5% on submission
the service.
Cosmetic health services and other medical services (such as fertility clinics) are eligible
For exemption from value added tax if it was described by a medical specialist as
This means that elective cosmetic procedures for aesthetic purposes will not qualify for an exemption
This is not performed by a health care professional as part of treatment for a medical condition or physical difficulty
serious.
Money:A person who sustained severe burns in a fire and as part of his treatment in hospitals, he
In need of plastic surgery and skin grafting, in this case these reconstructive treatments are repeated.
Rehabilitation is a necessary part to return the individual to health, and therefore any fees for this
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moneyA person requested a tooth whitening procedure from an dentist to improve his appearance, but he did not
This procedure is recommended for health purposes by a qualified medical professional and therefore will be safe
Goods and services associated with health care services are those goods and services that
A medical institution that provides it, which is an integral part of providing health care services
to the patient.
qualified medical.
eligible patients.
be excusedFrom the value added tax, goods and services related to health care services
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Money:A hospital in Musandam provided health care services to a patient for a week.
They agreed to perform a surgical operation, as they are exempted from the value-added tax, the amounts they charge
The hospital is responsible for the patient regarding the operating room and the materials used in that
Later,After discharge from the hospital, the patient purchased bandages and medical consumables
For the site of the operation from the pharmacy, these materials and bandages are subject to value added tax
at the zero percent rate as supplied separately from any healthcare service provided
To the patient (considering these items on the list of eligible zero-rated medicines and medical equipment
percent).
not includeGoods and services related to health care services Supply of services of a health care nature
commercial. Any fees charged that are of a commercial nature are subject to VAT at the rate
- All goods and services that are not considered necessary as part of the processing
Not possibleFor unlicensed commercial companies that are not classified as a medical institution, apply
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Money:A commercial transport company provides helicopter charters to private hospitals in Masaka.
To transport an injured patient from a far place to the hospital. The transportation company is not a medical institution
Hence, its supply of patient transport as a healthcare-related service will not be exempt.
Private medical institutions and specialized medical practitioners carry out an economic activity
On any commercial or non-health care related activities carried out. And in the event that my specialist
A medical practitioner who performs services separate from the activities of his healthcare profession licensed by him
Ministry of Health, the value-added tax exemption will not apply to these services. And he will need
The professional practitioner to determine whether he must register and impose the value tax
Money:A medical professional provides consultation for an organization that is interested in research studies
for a fee. The provision of this advice is within the realm of health but is not an exercise in service
Health care under the relevant laws in force in the Sultanate of Oman. if it was
The medical specialist is registered for value-added tax, so he must impose value-added tax
anywayExempt health care and other goods are provided by a medical institution or
commercial services (taxable) to the patient, it must identify and assign a commercial value
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4.5. Advertising, sponsorships and donations
Medical institutions may enter into commercial agreements with third parties for sponsorship or advertising,
Which may include these parties providing medical institutions with money or equipment
To carry out its activities, through a grant or donation. The value added tax treatment is based on this
In the event that the medical institution submits a legally enforceable undertaking to the donor that it
You will provide advertising, promotional rights, or other services in exchange for money or equipment
Money:A private company makes a large cash donation to hospitals for the construction of a new facility.
The hospital is required to name the facility in the name of the private company for a period of five years. considered it
Imposing value-added tax on the supply in the event that it was registered or its supplies exceeded it
If the medical institution receives funding and chooses to thank the partner or donor (eg
sign at the entrance to the reception, or a small notice on the clinic’s website), it will not be considered
That's a supply.
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4.6. health insurance
The provision of medical insurance services is not considered a supply of health care services, in which VAT is applied
The value added at the basic rate on health insurance premiums, and the transaction or obligations are not affected.
Value added tax for health care services provided to the patient in the case of insurance for the recipient, and no
to the party or person who will be liable to pay for those services.
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5. Medicines and tuberculosis
The commercial supply of subjected medicines is subject to value added tax at zero percent rate
For zero-rate and zero-rate medical goods, which are not provided as part of a provision
It means the private supply of the vehicle at the zero rateThat the value added tax will be imposed
Zero percent rate on goods received. However, the taxable person who
Who supplies medicines or medical goods of zero percent quality, is considered eligible for tax deductions
The entries on the costs related to these supplies are equivalent to zero in percentage terms (please
The State of Health's decision is determined by the specific tuberculosiswhich constitute subject medicines and medical goods
The zero percent rate for the purpose of applying Article 51 of the Value Added Tax Law, and that
Lists are updated as necessary and from time to time. It is currently posted on:
https://www.moh.gov.om/en/web/dgpadc/-9
The zero rate per personon all supplies made in the Sultanate of Oman
Across the supply chain, including distributors, wholesalers, pharmacies and retailers.
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Supplies of drugs or medical equipment to be administered, injected, or applied to
The patient or recipient during treatment is part ofExempt supplyFor health care and can not be
subject to a zero percent rate. However, in the event that a healthcare provider discharges a patient
with medicines or medical goods, which are to be taken or used after the patient is discharged from the hospital
hospitals, any separate charges relating to these drugs and commodities may be eligible.
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6. Deduction of the price of inputs
6.1. Overview
A taxable person has a deduction for his own input tax incurred during the period
and services for the benefit of a taxable person by a supplier registered in the value tax
2. The value added tax calculated by the taxable person according to the tax mechanism
3. Value Added Tax paid on imports of Goods into the Sultanate of Oman (or
The private person of the vision shall have a deduction for the rights of the inputs supplied to the basket.
and services purchased in the course of carrying out economic activity to the extent that it allows
These purchases are made to a person making supplies that are subject to tax or subject to the zero rate, and consciously
if health care providers only practice exempt live care services; Ola goes away
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View the deductible inputsA credit balance included in the VAT return
which is deducted against the value added tax due on supplies made
She was wounded during that period. Input taxes may not be deducted except on purchases made within
Sultanate of Oman where the taxable person keeps a valid tax invoice for that
Purchases in addition to documents proving import and payment of any import tax
And tax declarations and records of output tax in the case of tax calculated under the mechanism
Input tax which relates to the activities of the taxpayer exempt from VAT,
• Input VAT may not be deducted on any costs not incurred or used as part of
economic starch
• Some types of expenses cannot be deducted, such as entertainment expenses and catering services.
and beverages, or costs related to company vehicles designed for less than 10 passengers.
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6.2. relative discount
A taxable person cannot deduct value added tax incurred in connection with
That is, those subject to the zero percent rate) in addition to exempted supplies,Where the right to not
Input tax m TAttached directly to the form and used according to the purpose What a special one
Input tax m TAttached directly to the form and used according to the purposecan not be deducted
Exempt supplies
Taxable and exempt - b MThis does not include overheads or costs For the equation of the opponents
The partial deduction is calculated at the end of each tax period, based on the supplies made
Tax
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The amount of input tax that is deducted in each tax period is considered an initial deduction, as it should be
The taxable person shall, at the end of each tax year, calculate the annual proportional deduction to determine the
And doneCalculating the annual proportional discountAccording to the following: (rounded to three decimal places)
The value of the total taxable supplies during the tax year 100% X
Determining the deductible input tax for the tax year is as follows:
1) If it is wet Input tax calculated from the annual proportional deduction application
More than wet The proportional deduction calculated for the tax period
The increase in the tax return for the first tax period following the end of the year
tax.
exceeds Mobil The proportional deduction calculated for the tax period, a difference must be paid
Tax when submitting the tax return for the first tax period following the end of the year
tax.
It disappears to the traitor to the eyeRequesting approval from the Agency to use an alternative method for calculating the discount
Al-Nassabi indicates that the alternative method produces an acceptable distribution, and that it relies on the principle of using
actual goods and services, and to include an annual adjustment of the discount.
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for the devicedatingOn alternative methods in cases where you are satisfied that these methods reflect
In the best possible way, the actual use of the value added tax incurred, and can be reviewed
in an appropriate manner on a regular basis. The alternative method can be used after receipt
An official notification of that by the agency, and the notification will specify the period during which
The total input tax paid may be deducted when a capital asset is purchased for use in
Taxable supplies - in advance - based on the rules of the time of supply for purchase and at the expense of
If the use of capital assets changes later, the deducted input tax must be adjusted.
According to the capital assets system on an annual basis over the life of the assets for tax purposes
Value Added. More details on this topic will be provided in a separate guide.
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7. Parental Obligations
A taxable person must comply with the provisions of the law and assess tax liabilities.
This includes registering for value-added tax if obligated, submitting tax returns,
charging the tax correctly, calculating the net tax amount, issuing tax invoices, paying
the tax on time, keeping all accounting records and cooperating with the tax authority’s
employees. .
The supplier is responsible for the correct application of VAT on supplies it makes within the
Sultanate of Oman, therefore when a supply is made by a supplier who has a place of
residence in the Sultanate of Oman, he will be responsible for charging VAT at the
appropriate rate, provided he is VAT registered In addition, the supplier must issue a tax
invoice for all supplies that have a place of supply in the Sultanate of Oman.
Tax due date is the date on which the tax due must be calculated by
The supplier in accordance with the provisions of the law and regulations on the taxable supply.
By dateexponent sfrom:
• the date of supply (the date the provision of the service was completed or the date the goods were placed in the possession of the customer),
• The date of payment by the customer within the limits of this payment (for example payments to the account or
Insurances).
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But if a supply is made as part of supplies that result in the issuance of invoices or receipt of payments in the form of
sequentially, the tax due date is either the payment date specified in the invoice or the tax due date.
Payment, whichever is earlier, and at least once every (12) twelve consecutive months.
A taxable supplier must issue a tax invoice for each taxable supply it makes
whether to a person registered for VAT or to any other person in the course of carrying out
The taxable person may issue a simplified tax invoice if the value of the supply is
Less than 500 Omani Rials and that the nature of the supplies does not require the issuance of regular tax invoices.
The tax invoice, including the simplified tax invoice, must include, in clear forms,
The data specified in the executive regulations, including the date of issuance of the tax invoice
the supplier's tax identification number, the taxable amount, the applicable tax rate and the value of
tax due.
Every person registered for value added tax must submit a tax return to the tax authority.
for each quarterly tax period. The tax return is a self-assessment of the taxable person
The tax return must be submitted, and the net tax due should be paid, no later than 30 days later
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If the tax return includes the amount of excess deductible tax that exceeds RO 100
The taxpayer submitted a request for a refund, the tax authority accepted the request, and then
I will pay the amount within 45 days. The tax authority will conduct the necessary audit
For more details about filing a tax return, please see the guide
of tax returns.
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7.5. Record keeping
The appropriate addition related to their VAT calculation for audit purposes. Solidarity
That is, any documents used to determine the value added tax payable on a transaction.
1. The daily record, in which the daily operations related to the subject’s activity are recorded
for the tax according to its historical and numerical sequence, provided that he keeps all the documents that enable him
2. Ledger record, which monitors the opening of accounts and operations based on this account, provided that
There shall be an account for each type of taxable and exempt supplies.
3. Inventory register, in which inventory items, budget and result calculation are recorded.
4. Records and documents pertaining to supplies of imported or exported goods and services.
7. All documents proving supplies subject to tax at the zero percent rate according to
8. All tax invoices and other documents issued by the taxable person.
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Taxpayers are obligated to provide the Agency with information about any transactions they have and their guarantees
All details and information necessary to determine the correct handling of supplies.
Keeping it electronically according to the conditions specified in the regulations, and making it available to the taxable person
All records must be kept for at least ten (10) ten years. Invoices must also be saved or
Records relating to assets considered to be capital assets for a longer period of time that may be
To (15) fifteen years old. In case of violation of these provisions, the obligated person will be exposed
If the taxable person discovers any error or inclusion of an incorrect amount in the declaration
previously submitted tax, or any other form of non-compliance with the provisions of the law,
He must immediately notify the device and take the necessary action to correct the error through an amendment
The tax return. He must also inform the tax office of any errors that may lead to a reduction
Net tax within (30) thirty days from the date of discovery of the error or knowledge of it or the amount
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8. For further inquiries
- s. B:285
- Postal code:100
- Hats:+968 24746996
- E-mail:info@taxoman.gov.om
Further guides, forms and publications will be issued by the Authority and will be available
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