JOYCE J CHARUVILA & ASSOCIATES
JOYCE J CHARUVILA & ASSOCIATES
UAE Regulatory Compliance

VAT Registration and Deregistration

Professional advisory and submission of applications for Value Added Tax (VAT) registration or deregistration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE.

VAT Registration and Deregistration

Who Requires This Service

Businesses whose taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory threshold of AED 375,000 (registration) or businesses closing down or no longer making taxable supplies (deregistration).

Scope of Professional Assistance

  • Assessment of VAT registration liability (mandatory vs. voluntary thresholds)
  • Review of corporate documents, trade licenses, and financial calculations
  • Preparation and filing of the VAT registration application on the FTA EmaraTax portal
  • Responding to FTA clarification requests
  • Preparation and filing of VAT deregistration applications when applicable

Process Timeline

01

Threshold Evaluation

Factual review of historical sales and 30-day projections.

02

Document Preparation

Compiling passport copies, trade licenses, and financial turnover letters signed by management.

03

Portal Submission

Drafting and submitting application forms on the FTA EmaraTax platform.

04

Clarification Handling

Providing any additional data requested by the tax officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the voluntary VAT registration threshold in the UAE?

The voluntary VAT registration threshold is AED 187,500, allowing start-ups and small businesses to register to claim input VAT credit.

What is the penalty for late VAT registration?

The administrative penalty for failing to submit a registration application within the timeframe specified by tax law is AED 10,000.

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