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VAT Advisory & Filing

That Simplifies Complexity

VAT in the UAE touches every transaction, but it doesn’t have to slow you down. From registrations and returns to audits and strategy, we simplify everything for you.

From Compliance
to Confidence

Introduced in 2018, VAT fundamentally reshaped how businesses in the UAE account for transactions and report revenues. At 5%, the rate appears straightforward, but in practice, it affects invoicing, contracts, supply chains, and financial planning. Errors, even unintentional, can lead to fines, reputational risk, and unnecessary delays.

UAE VAT Essentials

Category

Standard VAT Rate

Zero-Rated

Exempt

Mandatory Registration

Voluntary Registration

Rate / Requirement

5% on most goods and services

Exports, international transport, select healthcare, and education

Residential property, certain financial services, and bare land

Annual revenue above AED 375,000

Annual revenue above AED 187,500

Why VAT Matters for Your Business

VAT is more than a quarterly return; it influences how you price, plan, and present your business to regulators and partners alike.

Our VAT Services in the UAE

VAT Registration & Deregistration

Register your business seamlessly, or deregister when thresholds no longer apply, ensuring you always meet legal obligations.

VAT Return Filing & Reporting

Prepare and submit accurate, timely returns, supported by reconciliations that withstand audits.

Advisory on Zero-Rating & Exemptions

Identify opportunities for relief while ensuring full compliance with complex rules.

VAT Health Checks & Audits

Proactively uncover risks, errors, and gaps in your VAT processes before they escalate.

Contract & Transaction Review

Analyze key transactions and contracts to mitigate VAT risks and capture benefits in pricing and structuring.

VAT doesn’t have to be a cost center.

With the right systems, planning, and advice,
it can strengthen your operations and support

sustainable growth.

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Why Choose Us

Your Numbers, Our Clarity, VAT Without the Headaches
VAT feels complicated. But with the right partner, it becomes simple.

 

With us, you get:

  • UAE-focused VAT knowledge strengthened by global compliance standards
  • Advisory that predicts challenges before they slow down your business
  • Smart, tech-enabled compliance that keeps filings fast, precise, and audit-ready
  • Senior advisors who guide you directly, no endless layers in between
  • Straightforward pricing and practical guidance you can actually trust

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Value Added Tax (VAT) Advisory & Filing
Frequently Asked Questions

Great question! Here’s what businesses want to know:

  • Mandatory registration kicks in when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 per year.
  • You can voluntarily register if you’re above AED 187,500 but below that mandatory limit, handy for startups.

VAT in the UAE generally stays at 5% for most goods and services. There are exceptions, though:

  • Zero-rated: exports, international transport, educational/health services, first residential sales (within 3 years of completion), precious metals, etc.
  • Exempt items: certain financial services (like insurance, interest), local passenger transport, second-hand residential property sales, etc. no VAT charged, and you can’t reclaim input VAT.
  • Go to the FTA’s e-Services (EmaraTax) portal, create an account, and fill in business details and docs like trade license, Emirates ID/passport, financials, etc.
  • Processing usually takes around 20 business days, once approved you’ll be issued a TRN (Tax Registration Number).
  • VAT returns are typically filed quarterly (unless FTA assigns another schedule). Use the EmaraTax portal for filing and payment.
  • Deadline: By the 28th day following the end of the period. So Q4 (Oct–Dec 2025) must be filed by 28 January 2026, for example.

Avoid this:

  • Failure to register: up to AED 20,000
  • Late filing: AED 1,000 (first time) and AED 2,000 (repeat within 24 months)
  • Inaccurate invoices or poor record-keeping: fines ranging from AED 5,000–50,000
  • Late payment: 2% of unpaid VAT + 4% monthly penalty after one month.

Yes, Tourists can claim VAT refunds on qualifying purchases, provided they haven’t used the goods, and meet rules like minimum spend (usually AED 250) and claim within 90 days of departure.