Simplify Your VAT Registration
Expert assistance to navigate UAE's tax regulations and ensure smooth business operations.
VAT Registration Overview
Understanding the VAT registration process in the UAE is crucial for business compliance.
Registration Criteria
Learn about mandatory and voluntary VAT registration requirements.
Responsibilities
Understand your obligations after VAT registration.
Special Cases
Explore VAT registration for non-residents and free zone businesses.
VAT Registration Criteria
Determine if your business needs to register for VAT in the UAE.
Mandatory Registration
- Businesses with annual taxable supplies exceeding the mandatory threshold of AED 375,000.
- Businesses expecting their taxable supplies to exceed this threshold within the next 30 days.
Voluntary Registration
- Businesses with annual taxable supplies between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may choose to voluntarily register for VAT.
Special Cases
- Non-resident businesses providing taxable goods or services in the UAE.
- Businesses involved in certain designated zones (free zones) with specific rules regarding VAT registration.
Your Responsibilities
After VAT registration, businesses have several key responsibilities to maintain compliance.
Issuing Tax Invoices: Ensure that VAT-compliant tax invoices are issued for all taxable supplies.
Filing VAT Returns: Regularly submit VAT returns to the FTA, reporting your taxable sales and purchases, and pay any VAT due.
Maintaining Records: Keep accurate records of all business transactions, invoices, and VAT calculations.
Compliance and Audits: Comply with VAT laws and regulations, and cooperate with FTA audits and inspections when required.
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