Value Added Tax Services
Dedicated Customer Teams & Agile Services
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Overview
Since the introduction of VAT in the UAE in 2018 at a standard rate of 5%, businesses are obligated to comply with VAT laws under the Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 and related Cabinet Decisions. Our VAT services are designed to ensure full compliance, minimize tax risks, and manage VAT effectively across all business operations.
Our expertise in VAT recovery, compliance, and global deployment of tax automation solutions helps ensure our clients are protected from overstated tax liabilities, interest charges, and costly penalties.
- Assessment of mandatory/voluntary registration thresholds
- Preparation of required documents and data for registration
- VAT registration application via the EmaraTax portal
- Obtaining the TRN (Tax Registration Number) and Certificate
- Group VAT registration (if applicable)
- Review and reconciliation of sales, purchases, input and output VAT
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns through EmaraTax
- Adjustments for bad debts, credit notes, reverse charge mechanism, etc.
- Timely reminders to avoid late filing penalties
- Assistance with payment of VAT liabilities via GIBAN or bank portal
- Day-to-day VAT treatment guidance on transactions (local, GCC, international)
- Support on reverse charge, zero-rating, and exempt supplies
- Review of contracts and invoices for VAT impact
- Advisory on import/export VAT treatment, especially through customs ports
- Guidance on Free Zone vs Mainland VAT implications
- Internal review of VAT records, invoices, and returns
- Reconciliation of VAT filings with books of accounts
- Identification of compliance gaps or errors
- Risk mitigation and correction before FTA audit
- Preparation for FTA audit or tax assessment
- Evaluation of eligibility for de-registration
- Filing de-registration request with FTA
- Submission of final return and compliance clearance
- Closure of VAT account in accounting systems
- Customized VAT training for finance and operations teams
- Industry-specific sessions (real estate, trading, services, etc.)
- Updates on latest VAT amendments, penalties, and compliance best practices
Value Added Tax (VAT) Services
Seamless VAT compliance and advisory to avoid penalties and optimize tax efficiency.
