UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) Services
End-to-end VAT registration, monthly and quarterly VAT return filings, input tax verification, and FTA audit representation for businesses across Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
What is Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE?
Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced in the United Arab Emirates on January 1, 2018, at a standard rate of 5%. It is an indirect consumption tax levied at each stage of the supply chain on taxable supplies of goods and services, as well as on imports.
Operating businesses in Abu Dhabi are required to maintain strict documentation: issuing valid electronic or paper tax invoices complying with Article 59 of the Executive Regulations, accounting for reverse charge mechanisms on imported services, and filing VAT 201 returns accurately via the EmaraTax portal.
Who Requires VAT Services?
- · Mandatory Registrants: Entities with annual taxable supplies and imports exceeding AED 375,000.
- · Voluntary Registrants: Businesses exceeding AED 187,500 seeking to reclaim input tax on capital setup costs.
- · Trading, Contracting & Logistics Firms: Managing complex designated zone transfers, export zero-rating, and customs reconciliations.
- · Service Providers & Professional Firms: Requiring accurate tracking of exempt supplies and recovery ratio calculations.
Why Timely VAT Filing is Critical
Late submission of a VAT return triggers an immediate AED 1,000 fine for the first occurrence and AED 2,000 for repeated offenses. Furthermore, failure to settle tax liabilities on time incurs graduated monthly percentage penalties. Professional management prevents technical misinterpretations and protects cash flow.
Scope of VAT Services
Dossier compilation and EmaraTax portal submission.
Calculating standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt supplies with full ledger backup.
Ensuring vendor invoices strictly meet FTA format rules before reclaiming tax.
Assisting with formal error rectifications and pre-audit readiness.