Stay compliant with UAE VAT legislation and FTA requirements.
UAE VAT Services
VAT registration, return preparation and filing, and reconciliation support for UAE businesses, prepared in line with UAE VAT legislation and Federal Tax Authority requirements.
What's Included
What VAT covers
Mandatory VAT registration threshold: AED 375,000 | Voluntary registration: AED 187,500
Registration & deregistration
Assessment against the registration thresholds, and preparation and submission of the application through the FTA portal.
Return preparation & filing
VAT returns prepared from reconciled records and filed within the applicable deadline for each tax period.
VAT review & reconciliation
Output and input VAT reconciled to the accounting records, with differences investigated before the return is submitted.
Clarification & compliance support
Assistance with FTA correspondence, clarification requests and voluntary disclosures where an error is identified.
Our Process
How an engagement typically unfolds
Assess
We review your turnover and supplies against the registration thresholds and applicable rules.
Register
The registration application is prepared and submitted through the FTA portal.
Reconcile
VAT balances are reconciled to the accounting records each tax period.
File
The return is prepared, reviewed and submitted within the filing deadline.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
When does a business have to register for VAT in the UAE?
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000, with voluntary registration available above AED 187,500. We assess your position against the applicable rules before applying.
How often are VAT returns filed?
The tax period is set by the FTA on registration and is generally quarterly, though some businesses are assigned monthly periods. We work to the period stated on your registration.
What if an error is found in a submitted return?
Depending on the nature and value of the error, it may need to be corrected through a voluntary disclosure. We review the position and prepare the submission where required.
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Discuss your VAT requirements
Tell us about your business and current obligations, and we'll set out the scope and fees involved.