When must I register?
When taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the last 12 months, or are expected to within the next 30 days. You may register voluntarily above AED 187,500.
VAT registration, returns and refunds
Registration, quarterly or monthly returns, refunds and deregistration.
At a glance
- Fee
- From AED 750 a quarter
- Timing
- Returns filed at least 5 days before the 28th
- For
- Businesses approaching the registration threshold
VAT is 5% on most supplies in the UAE. Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000 in twelve months, and returns are due 28 days after each period. We keep your returns accurate, on time and supported by the right evidence.
What is included
- Registration, including group and import/export cases
- Return prepared from reconciled books
- Reverse charge, imports and zero-rating reviewed
- Refund claims with supporting schedules
- Deregistration and final return when you close
How it works
Four steps, agreed up front.
- 01
Check
We confirm whether and when you must register.
- 02
Register
Application submitted and your tax registration number received.
- 03
Return
Each period we prepare the return and a one-page summary for your approval.
- 04
Pay or reclaim
You pay by the 28th, or we file the refund claim.
VAT fees
Open the estimator| VAT registration | AED 999 one-off |
|---|---|
| VAT registration — group or import/export | AED 1,499 one-off |
| VAT return — quarterly, up to 150 transactions | AED 750 a quarter |
| VAT return — quarterly, up to 500 transactions | AED 1,250 a quarter |
| VAT return — monthly filer | AED 650 a month |
| VAT return — nil return | AED 250 per return |
| VAT refund claim | AED 1,500 one-off |
| VAT & corporate tax deregistration with final returns | AED 1,999 one-off |
| Excise tax registration | AED 1,500 one-off |
| Excise tax return | AED 600 a month |
Fixed fees, excluding 5% VAT. Government fees are passed on at cost.
What we need from you
- Trade licence and passport copies
- Twelve months of sales figures
- Customs codes, if you import
- Bank details for refunds
Not sure you have everything? Send what you have — we will tell you what is missing.
Common questions
About vat.
Not covered here? — we reply within one business day.
Are VAT returns included in the plans?
Quarterly returns are included in every accounting plan, and registration too.
Do I need to register for corporate tax?
Almost every UAE company must, including free zone companies and those with no taxable income. New companies must register within three months of incorporation.
Is corporate tax included in your plans?
Registration and the annual return are included in every accounting plan.
Often done together
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Your books closed every month, reconciled to the bank and ready for VAT and corporate tax.
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