VAT services in UAE
Expert VAT Services Tailored for Your Business
VAT Services
Comprehensive VAT Solutions for UAE Businesses
HAS Global Tax Consultants, based in Dubai, delivers a full range of VAT services to businesses across the UAE. Our expert team ensures your company stays compliant, avoids penalties, and maximizes financial efficiency in every aspect of VAT.
We offer complete VAT services in the UAE, including VAT registration, VAT return filing, VAT accounting, VAT audit support, VAT refund and VAT deregistration, so your business stays compliant at every stage.
Value Added Tax (VAT) in the UAE is a 5% tax on most goods and services, introduced on 1 January 2018. Businesses with annual taxable supplies above AED 375,000 must register for VAT with the Federal Tax Authority; those above AED 187,500 may register voluntarily. Registered businesses charge VAT, file returns (usually quarterly), and can reclaim input VAT on eligible expenses.
VAT Registration
VAT Refund
VAT Return Filing
VAT Audit
VAT Accounting
VAT Deregistration
Why Choose HAS Global Tax Consultants for VAT Services?
Deep expertise in UAE VAT laws and FTA procedures
End-to-end support, from registration to deregistration
Tailored advice for your industry and business size
Proactive compliance monitoring and updates
Trusted by businesses across Dubai and the UAE
Which VAT Service Do You Need?
Starting out, or approaching the threshold: VAT registration.
Every quarter or month: VAT return filing, backed by VAT accounting for clean records.
Paid more input VAT than you charged: VAT refund.
Received an FTA notice or audit: VAT audit support.
Closing down, or turnover has dropped: VAT deregistration.
Not sure which applies? Book a free consultation and we will point you to the right one. You can also appoint us as your tax agent to deal with the FTA for you.
Key VAT Deadlines in the UAE
Registration: Apply within 30 days of your taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000. See VAT registration.
Returns and payment: File and pay within 28 days after the end of your tax period. See VAT return filing.
Deregistration: Apply within 20 business days of ceasing taxable supplies. See VAT deregistration.
Penalties: Penalty rules were updated by Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.
VAT Services FAQs
When must a business register for VAT in the UAE?
- Registration is mandatory when annual taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000. Businesses with supplies above AED 187,500 may register voluntarily, which can be useful for reclaiming input VAT on startup costs.
How often are VAT returns filed?
Most businesses file VAT returns quarterly, though the Federal Tax Authority may assign monthly periods to larger businesses. Returns and payment are due within 28 days after the end of each tax period.
Can I reclaim VAT on business expenses?
Registered businesses can reclaim input VAT paid on eligible business expenses, provided valid tax invoices are held and the expenses relate to taxable supplies. Certain costs, such as entertainment, are blocked from recovery.
What is the penalty for late VAT registration?
The Federal Tax Authority imposes a fixed administrative penalty for failing to register for VAT on time, plus further penalties for late filing and late payment of VAT due.
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated (such as certain exports and healthcare) and others are exempt (such as some financial services and residential leases).
What VAT services does HAS Global offer in the UAE?
We offer VAT registration, VAT return filing, VAT accounting, VAT audit support, VAT refund claims and VAT deregistration, and we can act as your tax agent before the FTA.
Can you manage my VAT from start to finish?
Yes. We can register your business, keep your VAT records, file your returns on time, handle refunds, support you through any FTA audit, and deregister you when the business closes.
How much do VAT services cost in the UAE?
Fees depend on the service, the size of the business and how often you file. We give you a clear fee upfront after a free consultation.
VAT Services
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