VAT Services

UAE VAT, charged at a standard 5% under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, touches almost every transaction a business makes — sales, imports, intercompany charges, even free-of-charge supplies in some cases. Getting registration, quarterly or monthly return filing, and input-VAT recovery wrong is one of the most common sources of FTA penalties. Our VAT team manages the full cycle: registration and deregistration, periodic return filing, refund claims, compliance health checks, advisory on complex transactions, and support if the FTA opens an audit — for local SMEs, free zone entities, and Indian and international businesses trading into the UAE.

What is it?

VAT services cover registration, periodic return filing, refund claims and advisory needed to comply with UAE Value Added Tax law, administered by the Federal Tax Authority.

What this includes

VAT Registration

Accurate mandatory and voluntary VAT registration with the FTA, so you charge, recover and file VAT correctly from day one.

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VAT Deregistration

Compliant VAT deregistration for businesses ceasing taxable supplies, falling below the threshold, or closing operations.

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VAT Return Filing

On-time, accurate VAT return preparation and FTA e-filing every tax period, with full input/output VAT reconciliation.

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VAT Health Check

A structured review of your VAT registration, filings and records to catch compliance gaps before an FTA audit does.

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VAT Refund Assistance

Preparation and submission of UAE VAT refund claims, including standard business refunds and special schemes.

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VAT Compliance Review

Periodic VAT compliance review to keep your invoicing, filings and documentation aligned with current FTA requirements.

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FTA Audit Support

Expert representation and documentation support if the FTA opens a VAT or Corporate Tax audit or inspection of your business.

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Who needs it?

Businesses with taxable supplies and imports above AED 375,000 annually (mandatory registration), those above AED 187,500 (voluntary registration), importers, exporters, e-commerce sellers, and any VAT-registered entity needing ongoing filing and advisory support.

Our process

1. Assess your VAT registration obligation and transaction types
2. Register (or deregister) with the FTA and obtain your TRN
3. Set up VAT-compliant invoicing and bookkeeping
4. Prepare and file periodic VAT returns on time, every period
5. Support refund claims and respond to FTA queries or audits as they arise

Timeline

VAT registration typically takes 5–20 working days depending on FTA review. Return filing is due monthly or quarterly per your assigned tax period, within 28 days of period-end.

Cost factors

Driven by filing frequency (monthly vs quarterly), transaction volume, number of VAT registrations across group entities, and complexity of supplies (zero-rated exports, cross-border, real estate, etc.).

Benefits

- Avoid FTA penalties for late registration, filing or payment
- Maximize legitimate input VAT recovery on business expenses
- Correct treatment of zero-rated, exempt and out-of-scope supplies
- Faster VAT refunds through properly documented claims
- Confidence during FTA audits with organized, defensible records

Frequently Asked Questions

Who must register for VAT in the UAE?

Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months or are expected to in the next 30 days, and optional above AED 187,500. Non-resident businesses making taxable supplies in the UAE may need to register regardless of this threshold.

What is the UAE VAT rate?

The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%, with certain supplies zero-rated (like exports and some healthcare/education) and others exempt (like specific financial services and bare land). Getting the classification right matters because it changes both your VAT charge and your input recovery.

How often do I need to file a VAT return?

Most businesses file quarterly, though the FTA assigns monthly filing to some larger or higher-risk taxpayers. Returns and payment are due within 28 days of the end of your tax period, and late filing triggers an automatic penalty.