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VAT Registration & Filing
FTA Registration, Returns & Compliance

Registration, return filing, refund applications, and de-registration with the UAE Federal Tax Authority — handled end-to-end.

Overview

UAE Value Added Tax (VAT) at 5% applies to most businesses with annual taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000. Non-compliance with FTA VAT regulations can result in significant penalties. Elite ATS handles your full VAT lifecycle — from initial registration to quarterly returns, refund applications, and de-registration when required.

Important

UAE VAT penalties can be severe: late registration carries a AED 20,000 fine, and late filing results in 2–300% of the unpaid tax. Accurate, on-time filing is non-negotiable.

What We Do

  • VAT registration with FTA (mandatory and voluntary)
  • Tax Group registration for related entities
  • Quarterly/monthly VAT return preparation and submission
  • Input tax recovery and VAT refund applications
  • FTA correspondence and query resolution
  • VAT health check and compliance review
  • Voluntary disclosure preparation and submission
  • VAT de-registration when business ceases or threshold falls

Why Choose Elite ATS

With 12+ years of UAE tax experience, we ensure your VAT returns are accurate, timely, and fully supported by proper documentation — protecting you from FTA penalties that can reach AED 50,000 or more. With over 5 years of UAE-specific accounting and tax experience, our team serves SMEs, free zone companies, and mainland businesses across Dubai — delivering affordable, reliable, penalty-free compliance.

All services are performed by qualified accountants with hands-on UAE FTA experience. We communicate clearly, meet deadlines, and are available via WhatsApp for any queries that arise between scheduled reporting cycles.

Frequently Asked Questions
When must I register for VAT?+
Mandatory registration applies when your taxable supplies or imports exceed AED 375,000 per year. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.
How often do I file VAT returns?+
Most businesses file quarterly. High-turnover businesses may be assigned monthly filing by the FTA.
Can you fix errors in previous VAT returns?+
Yes — we prepare and submit Voluntary Disclosures to the FTA to correct errors in previously filed returns, minimising penalties.
What records must I keep for VAT?+
You must retain all tax invoices, credit notes, import/export documents, and VAT calculations for a minimum of 5 years.

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