VAT Compliance
VAT Registration & Filing Services in the UAE
From TRN application to every quarterly return: accurate VAT compliance that keeps penalties off your account and recovers the input VAT you're entitled to.
VAT mistakes are the most expensive routine mistakes in the UAE
A missed filing deadline starts at AED 1,000. Late payment penalties grow as a percentage of the tax owed. Incorrect treatment of zero-rated exports, reverse charge imports, or free zone supplies compounds quietly for quarters before an audit finds it.
On the other side of the ledger, most businesses we onboard have been under-claiming input VAT: missed expenses, unclaimed import VAT, and supplier invoices that were never booked. Proper VAT work doesn't just avoid penalties, it usually pays for itself.
What we handle for you
VAT registration and TRN application on EmaraTax
Voluntary registration assessment for growing businesses
Quarterly (or monthly) VAT return preparation and filing
Input VAT review to recover missed claims
Correct treatment of exports, imports, and reverse charge
Voluntary disclosures to fix past errors safely
VAT deregistration when your business needs it
Deadline tracking so nothing is ever filed late
Who this is for
Approaching the AED 375,000 threshold, or registering voluntarily to recover setup costs. We time it right and get your TRN without rejections.
Tired of last-minute filings and uncertainty about whether returns are right. We take over the full cycle with a fixed fee.
Missed returns, penalties accruing, or an FTA notice on the table. We assess the damage, file voluntary disclosures where needed, and get you current.
Frequently asked questions
When must a UAE business register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500, which lets you recover input VAT earlier.
How often are VAT returns filed in the UAE?
Most businesses file quarterly; some larger businesses file monthly, as assigned by the Federal Tax Authority. Returns and payment are due within 28 days of the end of the tax period, through the EmaraTax portal.
What are the penalties for late VAT filing or payment?
Late filing starts at AED 1,000 for a first offence and AED 2,000 for repetition within 24 months. Late payment penalties accrue as a percentage of the unpaid tax and grow the longer it stays unpaid. Accurate, on-time filing is always cheaper.
Can you recover VAT we missed claiming in past returns?
Often, yes. Input VAT that was missed can generally be claimed in a later return within the allowed timeframe, and material errors can be corrected through a voluntary disclosure. We review past returns as part of onboarding and recover what you are entitled to.
Do you handle VAT deregistration?
Yes. If your business closes or falls below the deregistration threshold, we manage the deregistration application and final return. Missing the deregistration window also carries penalties, so timing matters.
Hand over your VAT before the next deadline
Tell us your filing status and we'll map out exactly what needs to happen, including anything overdue.
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