5% VAT, fully compliant
VAT Registration & Compliance in the UAE
VAT has applied in the UAE at 5% since 2018. DocTrust registers your business with the Federal Tax Authority, prepares accurate returns and keeps you clear of penalties.
Quick answer
UAE VAT is charged at 5% on most goods and services. Businesses must register when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days), and may register voluntarily above AED 187,500. Registration and returns are filed on the FTA's EmaraTax platform, usually quarterly.
Our VAT services
- VAT registration and group registration
- Quarterly or monthly VAT return filing
- VAT-compliant invoicing guidance
- Voluntary disclosures and corrections
- VAT refunds and reconsideration requests
- VAT deregistration
Key benefits of VAT Services
Avoid penalties
On-time registration and filing.
Accurate returns
Prepared from reconciled books.
Cash-flow aware
Input VAT is claimed correctly.
FTA liaison
We handle queries and clarifications.
How the process works
Assessment
Check turnover against the thresholds.
Registration
Apply on EmaraTax.
TRN issued
Receive your Tax Registration Number.
Ongoing returns
Quarterly filing and payment.
Reviews
Periodic compliance checks.
Documents usually required
- Trade licence
- Passport and Emirates ID of the owner/manager
- MOA / AOA
- Turnover evidence (12 months)
- Bank details
- Customs registration (if importing)
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
VAT Services: common questions
What is the penalty for late VAT registration?
The FTA charges administrative penalties for late registration and late filing. Registering on time avoids them.
Are free zone companies subject to VAT?
Yes, in general. Special rules apply to designated zones for certain goods transactions.
Speak to a VAT Services specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
- +971 50 515 2636
- +971 50 501 2460
- Chat on WhatsApp
- info@doctrust.ae
- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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