VAT Deregistration in UAE
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VAT Deregistration
Seamless VAT Deregistration for UAE Businesses
HAS Global Tax Consultants, based in Dubai, offers expert VAT Deregistration in UAE for businesses. If your company has stopped taxable activities or your turnover has dropped below the required threshold, we guide you through the entire deregistration process to ensure full compliance with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) rules.
Who Needs VAT Deregistration?
Mandatory deregistration: You have stopped making taxable supplies. You must apply within 20 business days.
Voluntary deregistration: Your taxable supplies and expenses over the last 12 months were below AED 187,500, and you expect them to stay below.
Business closure or change: The business has been sold, merged, wound up or its trade licence cancelled.
Not sure which applies? Send us your last 12 months of figures and we will confirm it.
Our VAT Deregistration Process
Eligibility Assessment: We review your business status to confirm if you qualify for mandatory or voluntary deregistration.
Document Preparation: Our team gathers and organizes all required paperwork, including final VAT returns and outstanding payments.
FTA Application: We submit your deregistration request through the FTA’s EmaraTax portal, ensuring all details are accurate and complete.
Compliance Support: We help you settle any outstanding VAT liabilities and file your final VAT return to avoid penalties.
What to Sort Out Before You Deregister
File all outstanding returns: Every VAT return up to the deregistration date must be filed, together with a final return.
Settle what you owe: Outstanding VAT and any penalties should be paid or arranged before the FTA approves the application.
VAT on assets you keep: Goods and assets still held at deregistration, for which you recovered input VAT, are treated as supplied, so VAT may be due on their market value.
Keep your records: You must keep VAT records for at least five years, even after deregistering.
We work through all four with you before we submit. See also our VAT return filing and VAT refund services.
Why Act Quickly?
VAT deregistration must be filed within 20 business days of eligibility. Delays can result in fines starting from AED 1,000 per month, up to AED 10,000.
Penalty rules were updated by Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025.
Why Choose HAS Global Tax Consultants?
In-depth knowledge of UAE VAT laws and FTA procedures
Fast, accurate, and hassle-free deregistration process
Full support from eligibility check to final approval
Trusted by businesses across Dubai and the UAE
Related services: VAT registration, VAT accounting and tax agent services. See all our VAT services in the UAE.
VAT Deregistration FAQs
How HAS Global Tax Simplifies VAT Deregistration in UAE
Checks your eligibility for deregistration
Prepares and organizes all required documents
Submits your application via the FTA portal
Helps settle outstanding VAT and file your final return
Handles FTA queries and tracks deadlines
HAS Global Tax ensures your VAT deregistration is quick, accurate, and hassle-free.
How can I quickly complete VAT deregistration with HAS
Eligibility Check: We confirm you meet FTA criteria for deregistration—such as ceased taxable activities or turnover below the threshold—to avoid rejected applications.
Document Preparation: Our team collects and organizes all required documents, including final VAT returns, supporting evidence, and outstanding VAT payments.
FTA Portal Submission: We log in to your EmaraTax account, select your business, and initiate the deregistration application, filling in all necessary details and uploading documents in the correct format.
Accurate Application: We ensure all information—reason for deregistration, eligible date, and financial details—is correct and complete, reducing back-and-forth with the FTA.
Final VAT Return & Liabilities: We help you file your final VAT return and settle any outstanding VAT or penalties, as required by the FTA before approval.
FTA Communication: We handle any FTA queries or requests for extra information, keeping your application on track.
Deadline Management: We make sure your application is submitted within the 20-business-day window to avoid late penalties.
With HAS Global Tax, your VAT deregistration is managed efficiently from start to finish, saving you time and ensuring full compliance.
How can missing or incorrect documents extend the deregistration timeline
Missing or incorrect documents delay VAT Deregistration in UAE because the FTA will request corrections or more information, putting your application on hold. This back-and-forth can push you past the 20-day deadline, risking monthly penalties. Submitting complete and accurate documents upfront ensures a faster, smoother process.
When must I apply for VAT deregistration in the UAE?
If you have stopped making taxable supplies, you must apply within 20 business days. If you qualify for voluntary deregistration because your turnover is low, you can apply once you meet the conditions.
Can I deregister if my turnover is between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000?
Generally no. Deregistration on turnover grounds requires your taxable supplies and expenses to be below AED 187,500 over the last 12 months and to stay below. We review your figures and tell you exactly where you stand.
Do I pay VAT on my assets when I deregister?
Possibly. Goods and assets you still hold at deregistration, for which you recovered input VAT, are treated as supplied, and VAT may be due on their market value. We calculate this for you before you apply.
What happens after my VAT deregistration is approved?
You stop charging VAT and stop filing VAT returns. You must still keep your VAT records for at least five years, and you can register again later if your turnover rises above the threshold.
Ready to Deregister for VAT?
Talk to our team for a free consultation, and we will confirm your eligibility and handle the application.