Vat Consulting

Value Added Tax was introduced in the UAE on January 1, 2018, at a standard rate of 5%. VAT is an indirect consumption tax applied to most goods and services supplied in the UAE. Businesses meeting mandatory registration thresholds must register with the Federal Tax Authority.

Before registering for VAT, businesses must meet specific criteria including valid UAE trade license, annual taxable supplies exceeding required thresholds, proper accounting systems, and designated bank account to demonstrate eligibility and compliance readiness with Federal Tax Authority requirements.

The Federal Tax Authority requires comprehensive documentation including valid trade license copy, financial records, passport copies of owners, Emirates ID copies, bank account details, and supporting invoices to process VAT registration applications and support ongoing compliance activities throughout the year.

Professional VAT consulting services provide compliance assurance, financial optimization through maximized input VAT recovery, operational efficiency with streamlined processes, and strategic advisory guidance while protecting your business from penalties ranging from AED 1,000 to AED 20,000 and maintaining good standing with FTA.

VAT registration and compliance requirements vary based on business jurisdiction within the UAE, affecting registration procedures and ongoing obligations for mainland companies, free zone entities, offshore businesses, and special jurisdictions like DIFC and ADGM with specific VAT treatments and designated zone regulations.

Our systematic approach ensures smooth VAT registration through initial assessment of business operations, comprehensive document collection, FTA portal registration and application submission, system setup with accounting software configuration, ongoing quarterly or monthly compliance filing, and timely payment processing for your business operations.