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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

UAE VAT Registration, Filing & De-registration

Every VAT obligation — from your first TRN to your final return.

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Particulars of engagement

Jurisdiction
UAE
Cadence
Monthly or quarterly returns
Basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017
Fee
Fixed, agreed upfront
Review
Managing partner

VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in any rolling 12-month period, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500. After that, returns are due every month or quarter on EmaraTax.

We handle registration, monthly or quarterly returns, input tax reviews, refund claims, voluntary disclosures to correct past errors, and de-registration when you fall below the threshold or close.

Scope of work

  1. 01Mandatory and voluntary VAT registration
  2. 02Monthly and quarterly VAT return preparation and filing
  3. 03Input tax eligibility reviews
  4. 04VAT refund applications
  5. 05Voluntary disclosures and error corrections
  6. 06Tax invoice and record-keeping compliance checks
  7. 07VAT health checks before FTA audits
  8. 08VAT de-registration

Crossed the threshold recently? You have 30 days to apply — late registration carries an AED 10,000 penalty.

How the engagement runs

  1. 01Free consultation. A 30-minute call with a managing partner to understand your business and obligations.
  2. 02Fixed-fee proposal. A clear scope and fixed fee — no hourly billing surprises.
  3. 03Onboarding. We collect documents, set up access and map every upcoming deadline.
  4. 04Delivery & review. Work is delivered on schedule, with partner review before anything is filed.

Questions clients ask

When must I register for VAT in the UAE?

Within 30 days of your taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or when you expect them to exceed that amount in the next 30 days.

Can I de-register for VAT?

You must apply to de-register if you stop making taxable supplies, and may apply if supplies fall below AED 187,500. All returns must be filed and liabilities settled first.

What if we made a mistake on a past return?

Errors above AED 10,000 in tax generally require a voluntary disclosure. Disclosing before the FTA contacts you significantly reduces penalties.

Hand over VAT.

Talk to one of our partners today and find out how much time and money you could save on tax, bookkeeping and compliance.

Request a proposal

or call 0330-685-1625 · business@sonnetsllp.com