VAT Registration
in UAE

Voluntary VAT Registration Threshold

Businesses in the UAE can voluntarily opt for VAT registration even if they do not meet the mandatory threshold. The threshold set for voluntary VAT registration in the UAE is AED 187,500. You can apply for voluntary VAT registration in the following situations:

• The total value of taxable supplies and imports or taxable expenses in the previous 12 months exceeds AED 187,500; or
• Businesses expect the total value of their taxable supplies and imports or taxable expenses to exceed AED 187,500 in the next 30 days.

How Tax Groups can Register for VAT in the UAE?

A parent company with two or more entities can opt to form a tax group and be treated as a single taxable person. A tax group need to register for VAT as a single taxable entity and obtain a single Tax Registration Number (TRN) for the entire group.

Tax Gian’s can advise you whether forming a tax group is beneficial for you.

VAT Registration Process with Tax Gian

Being one of the leading tax agents in the UAE, we dedicatedly support our clients in registering for VAT. Tax Gian’s VAT registration assistance involves the following services:

Determination of VAT Registration Requirements:

We start by assessing our client’s business activities to determine whether they fall under the mandatory or voluntary registration threshold.

We can also advise whether the client should register as a single taxable person or a VAT group.

Setting up and Managing EmaraTax Account

VAT registration is done through the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) online platform called EmaraTax. If you do not have an account on EmaraTax, Tax Gian’s UAE VAT experts can help you set up a new account. Once the account is created, we can help you register for VAT on the EmaraTax platform.

VAT Registration Application Preparation

Tax Gian’s VAT registration services include assistance in gathering and preparing the documentation required for submitting a VAT registration application in the UAE.

Communication with the FTA

We are one of the top tax agents in the UAE. This enables us to communicate with the FTA on behalf of our clients. We can help you address any issues or queries raised by the FTA on your behalf.

Ongoing VAT Compliance Support in Dubai, UAE

Our Tax services in the UAE go beyond VAT registration. Tax Gian can also support you comply with the UAE VAT Law. We can also help you with record-keeping, filing VAT returns, and managing your VAT obligations.

The VAT Registration process in the UAE

Tax Gian can help you with the following steps:

• Sign up for and activate your EmaraTax account
• Create a taxable person profile
• Start VAT registration
• Complete the VAT registration process

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on UAE VAT Registration

Do I need to register for VAT?

Tax Gian can advise you whether mandatory or voluntary VAT registration applies to your business. Generally, you must register for VAT if your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 within 12 months.

What documents should I submit for VAT registration?

The documents required for VAT registration typically include:

• Trade license
• Financial statements
• Passport copies of company owners and authorized signatories
• Memorandum of Association (MOA)
• Any other relevant documentation requested by the FTA

What Needs To be done After Registration?

• Receive VAT TRN from the authority.
• Prepare the format of the Tax Invoice
• To raise Tax Invoice
• Charge 5% or 0% to clients
• Receive the Tax invoice from the supplier with your TRN

Why do you need the services of a VAT consultant in the UAE?

The VAT registration process requires the support of VAT consultants as they can help you avoid compliance failure and penalties.