VAT Services & Filing in Dubai, UAE

VAT registration, return filing services and advisory in Dubai for UAE businesses. Federal Tax Authority compliant, filed on time, every quarter.

As your VAT consultant in Dubai, we manage the full VAT cycle for mainland and free zone businesses, from first registration to your quarterly filing: assessing your registration threshold, preparing and reviewing returns, and filing on time with the Federal Tax Authority.

Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500. The standard rate is 5%, and getting the treatment right on cross-border transactions, designated zones and sector-specific rules is what keeps a filing from becoming a liability later.

VAT returns are only as accurate as the books behind them. If your bookkeeping is current and reconciled, filing is routine; if it is not, we help you catch up first, and we also advise on how VAT interacts with your Corporate Tax position.

Our VAT Registration and Filing Process

We test your turnover against the AED 375,000 threshold, register you with the Federal Tax Authority, then set up your VAT treatment for each type of sale and purchase. Returns are prepared from your reconciled books and reviewed before filing. Standard VAT returns are generally filed quarterly, with the filing due within 28 days of the end of the tax period.

Where VAT Goes Wrong

Late registration: missing the registration deadline carries a fixed penalty.
Late filing or payment: both attract penalties that increase with delay.
Wrong treatment: exports, free zone supplies, reverse charge and zero-rated items are commonly misclassified.
Weak records: input VAT cannot be recovered without a valid tax invoice.

Free Zone and Cross-Border VAT

Whether a free zone transaction is inside or outside VAT depends on the goods or services involved and whether the premises are in a designated zone. We review your flows before your first return. See how this fits with your Corporate Tax position and your monthly bookkeeping.

This service is part of our UAE Tax & Compliance practice. See the full overview: Corporate Tax Registration & Filing Services in the UAE.

Often needed together with: UBO Declaration & Register Services in the UAE, Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) Services in the UAE, AML Compliance Services in Dubai, UAE.

Also see: Accounting & Bookkeeping Services in Dubai, External Audit Services in the UAE.

Where We Provide This Service

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Key Benefits

On-time FTA filings, every quarter
Registration handled end to end
Advisory on cross-border and designated-zone VAT treatment
Audit-ready supporting documentation

Our Process

Assess registration requirement and threshold
Register (or review existing registration)
Prepare, review and file each return
Ongoing advisory as transactions or regulations change

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT registration threshold in the UAE?

Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months or are expected to in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.

How often do I need to file VAT returns?

Most businesses file quarterly, though the Federal Tax Authority assigns some larger businesses a monthly filing period. We confirm your tax period when we review your registration.

Do free zone companies need to register for VAT?

It depends on the zone and the nature of your supplies. Some Designated Zones have special VAT treatment for goods, but most services and mainland-facing transactions are still taxable. We assess this as part of registration.

What happens if I file a VAT return late?

The FTA charges fixed and daily penalties for late filing and late payment, and they increase for repeat delays. Filing on time, even with an estimate corrected later, is materially cheaper than filing late.

Can you help with VAT on cross-border transactions?

Yes. Import, export and reverse charge treatment is one of the more error-prone parts of UAE VAT, and we review it as part of every filing rather than only on request.

Does my bookkeeping affect my VAT filing?

Directly. Your VAT return is built from reconciled sales and purchase records, so businesses with a backlog or messy books are the ones most likely to misstate a return. Keeping bookkeeping current keeps that risk down.