Veterinary activities

Excluded · 9% taxable

Forensic Analysis

DZ requiredSubstance: STANDARDAI-derived

Veterinary activities (ISIC 7500) are classified as professional services. Under the framework of Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, services provided to the domestic market or to natural persons (B2C) are deemed Excluded Activities. Forensic audit focus is on the 'Regulatory Nexus'—if the entity is licensed by a local municipality to serve the public, it fails the Qualifying Income test for Free Zone Persons.

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Legal Reference

Ministerial Decision No. 229 of 2025, Article 3, Clause 1(g)

Audit Red Flag

Attempting to recharacterize clinical veterinary services as 'Research and Development' or 'Laboratory Testing' to qualify for the 0% regime under Qualifying Activities.

4 licensable activities under this classification

Veterinarian LaboratoryExternal approval required

Veterinary ClinicExternal approval required

Veterinary ConsultantExternal approval required

From AED 2,500 (Abu Dhabi)

Veterinary Quarantine ServicesExternal approval required

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