Customs
UAE Freight Documentation and VAT Compliance
Manage UAE customs documentation and VAT compliance in one platform: complete import and export document packages, UAE VAT auto-calculation, customs analytics in AED, and shipment-level status tracking. Mirsal 2 and MPCI integrations are on the active roadmap.
Key Features
UAE VAT Compliance
UAE VAT is calculated automatically: 0% on international freight transport and 5% on local handling, storage, and ancillary services. VAT flows through to invoicing, receivables, and tax reporting without manual intervention.
Customs Document Management
Manage complete UAE import and export document packages: commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills, certificates of origin, and customs declarations: organised per shipment in a single workspace.
Customs Analytics Dashboard
Track clearance status, document completeness, and duty estimates across your UAE import and export portfolio: with branch-wise reporting in AED.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Shipmnts handle UAE VAT for freight forwarding?
Shipmnts handles UAE VAT automatically based on shipment type: 0% on international freight transport and 5% on local handling, storage, and ancillary services. VAT is calculated at invoice level and flows through to receivables, payables, and tax reporting.
Does Shipmnts support Mirsal 2 for UAE customs declarations?
Mirsal 2 integration is on the Shipmnts roadmap and is not yet available. UAE freight forwarders currently manage Mirsal 2 declarations through the Federal Customs Authority portal or a licensed customs agent. Shipmnts manages the documentation workflow and VAT compliance today.
Does Shipmnts support the MPCI pre-loading manifest mandate?
MPCI (Maritime Pre-Clearance Information) compliance is in active development at Shipmnts. Today, Shipmnts manages the shipment documentation and manifest data preparation workflow. Direct MPCI submission is on the near-term roadmap.
What UAE customs documentation does Shipmnts manage today?
Shipmnts manages complete UAE import and export document packages: commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills, certificates of origin, and packing declarations: all organised per shipment and shareable directly with customers via Activity 360.
Is Shipmnts suitable for UAE freight forwarders operating across multiple emirates?
Yes. Shipmnts supports multi-branch UAE operations natively: branch-wise P&L in AED, configurable approval workflows per branch, and per-shipment profitability tracking across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other UAE locations.
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