UAE VAT at 5% applies to most goods and services, with mandatory registration once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 a year and voluntary registration available from AED 187,500. Getting registration, tax invoices and the reverse charge right from the start avoids FTA penalties that escalate quickly. Next Tax Source handles your VAT registration, configures compliant invoicing, and prepares every return for an FTA-registered tax agent to review and file.
When must my UAE business register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous twelve months, or are expected to in the next thirty days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.
How often are UAE VAT returns filed?
Most businesses file quarterly, though the FTA assigns some monthly periods. Returns and payment are due within 28 days of the period end; we prepare and reconcile ahead of each deadline.
Can I recover the VAT my business pays?
Yes — input VAT on business costs is recoverable provided you hold valid tax invoices and the costs relate to taxable supplies. Proper bookkeeping is what makes recovery stick, and that's what we set up.
What are the penalties for late VAT registration?
The FTA imposes fixed and percentage-based penalties for late registration and late filing that compound quickly. Registering on time is far cheaper than correcting it later.
Every Filing, Signed By A Professional
We prepare it all to a ready-to-sign standard; an FTA-registered tax agent reviews and signs before anything is filed. Tell us your situation and we'll return a scoped proposal within one business day.
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