Scenario A:

• Supplier’s Licence Request Form to Grant the Right to Occupy Space.
• Valid Trade Licence/Business Licence where the commercial activity is in line with the abovementioned business.
• Venue registration proof issued by the competent Government entity.
• The contract/agreement with the venue owner if the applicant does not own the venue.
• Three examples of the events facilitated/hosted/organised.
• Passport/ID of the authorised signatory.

Scenario B:

• Licence Request Form for Event Organiser to Grant Access to Events.
• Event permit provided by the competent Government entity.
• Sample ticket which illustrates the ticket price and event name (if available).
• Passport/ID of the authorised signatory.

For UAE-resident suppliers:

• Valid Trade Licence/Business License where the commercial activity is in line with event management and organisation.
• Valid organizer registration certificate provided by the competent Government entity.

For suppliers not resident in the UAE:

• Proof of establishment.

1. Download the relevant application form (Declaration Form, Organizer Form, or Space Supplier Form).
2. Fill in the form electronically.
3. Prepare the relevant evidence and supporting documents.
4. Compose an e-mail to exhibitors@tax.gov.ae and attach the filled application form, as well as the relevant evidence and supporting documents.
5. Send the e-mail.

Scenario A:

1. The supplier must be registered for VAT with the FTA.
2. The supplier must have a place of residence in the UAE.
3. The supplier must be in the business of renting out space for exhibitions or conferences.
4. The supplier must own space for exhibitions or conferences, or has authority to rent or operate space for exhibitions or conferences.

Scenario B:

1. The event duration must be 7 days or less.
2. The resident (local) supplier must be registered for VAT with the FTA.