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Simple, accurate VAT from day one

VAT in the UAE (standard rate 5%) is administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Our VAT consultants in UAE keep you compliant end-to-end—from VAT registration UAE and correct emirate-wise reporting to on-time FTA VAT return filing, voluntary disclosures, and VAT refund claims. For tax alignment and governance, link your VAT with Corporate Tax Advisory, ESR Compliance and Internal Controls.

Our mission is to keep your VAT clean, timely, and defensible—so you can focus on growth. Need entity setup or bank-ready books? Explore LLC Registration, Accounts & Bookkeeping, and Virtual CFO.

End-to-end VAT services

Registration & Set-up

  • VAT registration / de-registration UAE
  • VAT group registration UAE & amendments
  • Correct emirate allocation & reverse charge UAE set-up
  • System & chart-of-accounts tax mapping

Returns & Reporting

  • Monthly / quarterly VAT return filing UAE
  • FTA Voluntary Disclosure preparation
  • VAT refund UAE claim preparation
  • Real-time reconciliations & schedules

Health Check & Audit

  • VAT health check UAE & risk review
  • FTA audit preparation & representation
  • Documentation & retention packs
  • Training for finance & billing teams

UAE VAT—what to know

Scope & rates

  • Standard-rated supplies (5%)
  • Zero-rated & exempt categories
  • Reverse charge UAE on imports & certain services

Emirate reporting

Resident taxpayers report by the emirate of the fixed establishment related to the supply; non-residents by the emirate where the supply is received. We configure your ERP/accounting system to allocate revenues and tax codes accordingly—reducing filing errors and improving FTA compliance. For cross-border supplies and free zone rules, coordinate with Excise Tax and Tax Residency Certificate where relevant.

We also advise on designated/free zone rules, cross-border services, intercompany charges, and common input tax pitfalls. Track policy changes via our Insights.
 

Our VAT filing process

1.Data capture

Collect sales, purchases, imports, adjustments.

2. Reconciliation

Validate tax codes, emirate mapping, reverse-charge, zero-rate evidence.

3. Computation

Prepare return workings & VAT schedules.

4. Review

Client sign-off with exception notes.

5. Submission

File via FTA portal and arrange payment/refund.

6. Archival

Package evidence & retain per FTA requirements.

Typical information we’ll need

  • TRN, legal docs, & bank details
  • Trial balance & tax reports
  • Sales & purchase registers
  • Import/Customs documents
  • Zero-rate/exemption evidence
  • Inter-emirate allocation basis
  • Credit notes & adjustments
  • Fixed asset & expense ledgers
If you’re setting up a new business, we align VAT with your LLC Registration and Payroll processes for clean invoicing and deductions.
 

VAT — Frequently Asked Questions

When Do I Need To Register For VAT In The UAE?

Register once your taxable supplies exceed the mandatory threshold over a rolling period, or opt for voluntary registration if it helps input recovery and aligns with customer/vendor expectations. We’ll review your numbers and guide you through VAT registration UAE.

The FTA assigns filing frequency. Many businesses file quarterly, while larger entities or specific sectors may be monthly. We configure your reconciliations and cash-flow timing to your assigned cycle and integrate with Accounts & Bookkeeping.

Depending on materiality, we prepare a Voluntary Disclosure with workings and supporting documents, or correct the error in the next return—minimizing exposure to penalties. For complex cases involving intercompany or royalties, coordinate with Corporate Tax and TRC.

Maintain VAT records in line with FTA retention rules (several years). We deliver an archival pack each period so you stay audit-ready. For process controls, see Internal Control Services.