VAT & FTA Compliance
VAT compliance is mandatory for every business above the UAE threshold. We ensure you never miss a return, never overpay, and never face an FTA penalty.
Free VAT Health Check
Tell us about your business and our UAE team will be in touch — at no cost.
What's Included
Complete VAT coverage — registration, filing, reconciliation and refunds — handled end to end.
VAT registration with FTA
We assess whether you cross the mandatory threshold, prepare the application and complete your TRN registration with the FTA. No rejected applications, no back-and-forth.
Monthly & quarterly VAT filing
We prepare each VAT return, review it against your records, and submit it on time. Your filing frequency is set by the FTA based on turnover; we manage whichever cycle applies to you.
Input/output VAT reconciliation
We match the VAT on your purchases and sales to your ledger every period, so the return figure ties exactly to your books. This is where most FTA queries start — we close that gap.
VAT refund & deregistration
When you're in a refund position or eligible to deregister, we prepare the claim or deregistration with full supporting documentation and manage the FTA follow-up.
How It Works
From health check to a steady filing rhythm in four steps.
Free VAT Health Check
We review your current VAT position: registration status, past filings and penalty exposure. You get a clear list of what needs fixing.
Registration/threshold review
We confirm whether you must register (mandatory) or should register (voluntary), and complete the registration if needed.
Monthly or quarterly filing cycle setup
We set up your filing calendar, document checklist and review process so every return goes out on time.
Reconciliations and refund handling
Each period we reconcile input and output VAT, file the return, and pursue any refund due to you.
Who Is This For
Any UAE business that charges, pays or reclaims VAT.
- Businesses above the AED 375,000 mandatory threshold, including those approaching it
- Voluntary registrants below the threshold who want to reclaim input VAT
- E-commerce and import/export businesses dealing with cross-border supplies, designated zones and the reverse charge mechanism
- Companies that have received FTA notices or penalties and need to get compliant
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the mandatory and voluntary VAT registration thresholds?
Mandatory registration applies once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it in the next 30 days; voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. We assess your turnover pattern and advise which route fits — registering early is often worth it if you carry significant input VAT.
How often do I file VAT returns?
The FTA assigns a monthly or quarterly tax period based on your annual turnover, and returns with payment are due within 28 days of each period end. We track your period, prepare the return and file it before the deadline, every cycle.
What are the most common VAT penalty triggers?
The most common triggers are late registration, late filing, late payment, incorrect returns and failure to keep proper records — and the FTA's penalty regime is largely automated. Our reconciliation process exists specifically to keep your returns accurate and on time.
How do VAT refunds work?
If your input VAT exceeds your output VAT in a period, you can claim a refund or carry the excess forward — but refund claims require clean documentation and often trigger FTA review. We prepare the claim with full evidence, respond to FTA queries and follow through until the refund lands.
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