AED 375,000
Mandatory registration threshold for taxable supplies in the last 12 months or the next 30 days.
VAT
VAT registration in the UAE, without the penalties.
VAT in the UAE is 5%. If your taxable sales pass the threshold, you must register within a set time. We check where you stand, register you and file your returns on time.
The basics
Do you need to register?
VAT registration is mandatory when your taxable supplies exceeded AED 375,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect them to in the next 30 days. It is voluntary from AED 187,500 of supplies or expenses.
Once you pass the mandatory threshold you have 30 days to apply, and a late application carries a penalty. Registering voluntarily can also let you recover VAT on business costs.
The numbers
Thresholds and deadlines.
AED 187,500
Voluntary registration threshold, based on supplies or expenses.
30 days
Time to apply after you exceed the mandatory threshold.
Free zone companies are not automatically exempt. The rules depend on the zone and on what you sell. We confirm your position before registering.
What we handle
Registration, returns and records.
VAT registration
Application on the Federal Tax Authority portal, with the supporting documents prepared.
VAT return filing
Preparation and filing of your periodic returns, on time.
Record keeping
Invoices and books set up to meet UAE requirements, so a review is not a problem.
Voluntary registration advice
Whether registering below the threshold helps your business.
De-registration
Closing the VAT registration when it is no longer needed.
Accounting package
Bookkeeping, VAT and corporate tax compliance together from one team.
How it works
Simple steps, one team.
Send your figures
Share your trade licence and a summary of your sales and expenses.
We confirm your position
Whether you must register, may register or can wait, and by when.
We register and file
Registration, then your returns on the due dates.
You stay on track
We remind you before each deadline and keep your records in order.
Our fees
Clear fees, no surprises.
VAT registration
FromAED 399
Application and supporting documents.
VAT return filing
FromAED 399
Per filing. Price depends on volume.
Accounting and tax package
FromAED 899
Full financial compliance for up to 100 transactions.
Fees are our professional service fees and exclude 5% VAT. Any government fee or penalty is shown separately on your quote.
Common questions
Your questions, answered.
Who must register for VAT in the UAE?
Any business whose taxable supplies exceeded AED 375,000 in the last 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days, must register. Businesses below that can choose to register voluntarily from AED 187,500.
What is the VAT registration threshold in the UAE?
AED 375,000 for mandatory registration and AED 187,500 for voluntary registration.
How long do I have to register after passing the threshold?
You must apply within 30 days of exceeding the mandatory threshold. A late application carries a penalty, so it is worth checking your position early.
Do free zone companies need to register for VAT?
Not automatically. The rules depend on the free zone and on whether you sell goods or services. We confirm your position before registering.
How often are VAT returns filed?
Most businesses file quarterly and some file monthly, as set by the Federal Tax Authority when you register. Returns are due shortly after the end of each period, and we track the dates for you.
What happens if I register late or file late?
Penalties apply for late registration and for late returns or payment. We help you regularise your position and avoid further penalties.
How much does VAT registration cost?
Our registration fee starts from AED 399 and filing from AED 399 per return, plus 5% VAT. Your itemised quote shows any government fees separately.
Not sure if you must register?
Send us your sales figures. We tell you where you stand within a working day.