Accurate VAT Filing for UAE Businesses
We manage your entire VAT process, from registration and bookkeeping to return filing, so your business can meet its obligations without the stress of doing it yourself.
- FTA-focused VAT support
- Dedicated VAT advisor
- Accurate and timely filing
Standard VAT rate on most taxable supplies
Mandatory VAT registration threshold
Voluntary VAT registration threshold
Typical deadline after the tax period ends
Clear VAT guidance. No guesswork.
Know whether you must register and what your business needs to do next.
What Is VAT and Does Your Business Need to Register?
VAT is a 5% consumption tax applied to most taxable goods and services in the UAE. Businesses whose taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 must generally register, while voluntary registration may be available above AED 187,500. Incorrect registration, records, or returns can lead to avoidable FTA compliance issues.
- 5% VAT applies to most taxable goods and services in the UAE
- Mandatory registration generally applies above AED 375,000
- Voluntary registration may be available above AED 187,500
- Accurate invoices, records, and returns are essential for compliance
Our Complete VAT Services
A complete VAT service covering registration, return filing, accounting, advisory, compliance reviews, and FTA audit support.
VAT Registration
We assess your eligibility, prepare the required documents, and manage your VAT registration application from start to finish.
VAT Return Filing
We review sales, purchases, input VAT, and output VAT to prepare and file accurate returns within the assigned deadline.
VAT Accounting
Our accountants manage VAT bookkeeping, reconciliations, adjustments, and supporting records so your accounts remain audit-ready.
VAT Consultancy & Advisory
Our advisors provide clear, practical VAT guidance for transactions, treatments, business structures, and compliance questions.
FTA Audit Support
We review your VAT records, identify gaps, and prepare your business for FTA reviews or audits while reducing compliance risk.
VAT Compliance Review
We assess registrations, returns, tax invoices, reconciliations, and VAT treatments to identify and correct compliance gaps.
VAT Registration – Made Simple
Arqaam manages the VAT registration process on your behalf, keeping the documentation complete and communication clear at every stage.
Registration Eligibility Review
We review taxable supplies, imports, turnover, expenses, business activities, and the correct registration route.
Document Preparation
We organise and verify the trade licence, incorporation details, financial records, turnover evidence, and authorised-signatory documents.
FTA VAT Application Submission
We prepare and submit your VAT registration application through the FTA’s EmaraTax platform.
VAT Registration Confirmation
We monitor the application, respond to relevant information requests, and confirm your VAT registration and TRN once issued.
VAT Return Filing & Full Compliance
Incorrect VAT returns, unsupported input-tax claims, and missed deadlines can expose your business to penalties, unnecessary queries, and avoidable compliance risk.
Arqaam reviews your sales, purchases, tax invoices, input VAT, output VAT, adjustments, and supporting schedules so each return is accurate, properly documented, and filed within your assigned tax period.
Our VAT filing support covers:
- Reviewing sales, purchases, imports, and supporting tax invoices
- Reconciling input VAT, output VAT, and accounting records
- Preparing and filing VAT returns within the assigned deadline
- Reviewing adjustments, reverse-charge items, and recoverable input tax
- Responding to relevant FTA queries and information requests
- Maintaining organised schedules and audit-ready VAT records
Dedicated VAT Support
A named VAT advisor who understands your business, transactions, and filing history.
Professional VAT Support Built Around Your Business
You receive more than a return-filing service. You receive a dependable VAT partner focused on accuracy, confidentiality, responsive communication, and long-term compliance.
Specialist VAT Advisors
Accurate, compliant, and up-to-date support from professionals who understand UAE VAT requirements.
Dedicated Account Advisor
One point of contact who knows your business, records, previous returns, and upcoming deadlines.
Practical Expertise
Deep practical knowledge of UAE VAT rules, FTA processes, documentation, and return requirements.
Full Confidentiality
Your accounting records and financial information are handled with appropriate care and confidentiality.
Fast Turnaround
Timely filing, organised processes, and responsive communication when your business needs support.
Support for Businesses Across the UAE
Proven experience supporting thousands of businesses across accounting, VAT, tax, and compliance.
Support for Businesses Across the UAE
From new businesses completing their first VAT registration to established organisations managing complex transactions, Arqaam helps clients remain compliant, organised, and in control across every Emirate.
FAQs About VAT Services in UAE
Straightforward answers to common questions about VAT registration, returns, deadlines, filing periods, advisory support, and FTA compliance.
Who must register for VAT in UAE?
A business must generally register when the value of its taxable supplies and imports exceeds AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or when it expects to exceed that amount in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration may be available above AED 187,500, subject to the applicable conditions.
How long does VAT registration take?
Processing time depends on document readiness, the accuracy of the application, and the FTA’s review. A well-prepared application may be completed within several business days, but no approval timeline should be treated as guaranteed.
What happens if I miss a VAT return deadline?
Late filing, late payment, or other VAT compliance failures may lead to administrative penalties under the applicable UAE tax rules. Arqaam helps track your assigned deadlines and prepare returns on time.
How often do I need to file VAT returns?
The standard VAT tax period is generally three months, although the FTA may assign a different period, including monthly filing, depending on the registrant.
Do I need a VAT consultant or can I manage it myself?
A business may manage VAT internally, but an experienced advisor can help reduce errors involving tax invoices, input-tax recovery, reverse-charge transactions, adjustments, and filing deadlines.
What documents are needed for VAT registration?
The required documents depend on the business, but commonly include the trade licence, incorporation and ownership details, authorised-signatory information, financial records, turnover evidence, bank details, and supporting business documents.
Can Arqaam help with an FTA VAT audit?
Yes. Arqaam can review VAT records, reconcile filed returns with accounting data, identify documentation gaps, organise supporting schedules, and assist with relevant FTA queries or audit preparation.
Let Arqaam Keep Your VAT Fully Compliant
From VAT registration to periodic return filing and FTA audit support, Arqaam manages every stage with precision so your business remains protected.