FTA-compliant VAT registration, return preparation and EmaraTax submission, handled end-to-end by ACCA & CA qualified accountants.
Value Added Tax is charged on most goods and services at each stage of the supply chain. Businesses collect it on sales, reclaim it on eligible purchases, and remit the difference to the Federal Tax Authority through EmaraTax.
Businesses with taxable supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or expected in the next 30 days, must register.
Businesses above AED 187,500 in taxable supplies or expenses can register voluntarily to recover input VAT early.
Certain financial services, bare land, local passenger transport, and residential leasing fall outside standard-rated VAT.
Getting the classification right is where most VAT errors happen — and where FTA penalties tend to start.
A structured process so every return is filed early, not just on time.
Sales and purchase invoices are classified by rate — standard, zero-rated, exempt — and reconciled to your books.
We verify recoverable input VAT against valid tax invoices, flagging anything that won't withstand an FTA audit.
The VAT 201 return is prepared with full supporting workings, reviewed before it ever reaches EmaraTax.
Filed via EmaraTax with confirmation shared, and payment scheduled ahead of the deadline.
The FTA assigns your VAT period based on annual turnover. Most SMEs file quarterly; larger businesses are typically moved to monthly filing.
The FTA applies fixed and percentage-based penalties for VAT non-compliance under Cabinet Decision No. 49 of 2021.
| Violation | Description | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Late registration | Failure to register for VAT within the required timeline | AED 10,000 |
| Late return filing | VAT 201 return not submitted by the due date | AED 1,000 first offense |
| Late payment | VAT due not settled by the payment deadline | 2%–4% + monthly |
| Incorrect return | Errors resulting in a tax difference not voluntarily disclosed | Up to 50% of difference |
Repeated late filing within 24 months raises the penalty to AED 2,000 per occurrence.
Zero-error returns, or we handle the FTA dispute for free.
Filed 10 days before deadline, every period, without exception.
FTA, MOF, and EmaraTax — always current, always met.
We take responsibility for your timely filing, start to finish.
Registration isn't mandatory below AED 375,000 in taxable supplies, but you can register voluntarily once you cross AED 187,500 — useful if you want to recover input VAT on setup costs.
Most business-related expenses qualify, but certain categories such as entertainment and some employee benefits are blocked from recovery under UAE VAT law.
A fixed penalty applies immediately, followed by escalating percentage-based penalties on any unpaid VAT the longer it remains outstanding.
It depends on whether the Free Zone is a Designated Zone and the nature of the supply. Many transactions still attract standard VAT — we assess this per client.
Every return goes through transaction-level classification, input tax verification, and a second-reviewer check before submission via EmaraTax.
Free initial review of your VAT position — no strings attached.
