What is VAT in UAE ?

VAT is a transaction-based indirect tax which is levied at each step of the supply chain. End consumers generally bear the VAT cost while registered businesses collect and account for the tax, in a way acting as a tax collector on behalf of the Federal Tax Authority.

VAT is used in more than 180 countries around the world. All OECD countries except for the US have VAT (or a variation). While it feels exactly the same as a general sales tax to end-consumers, VAT is a more sophisticated tax and overcomes many challenges that affect the general sales tax.

Since the start of the VAT in Dubai on January 1, 2018, VAT experts in ACL Tax Consultants have helped the companies to abide by the VAT laws in the UAE. Our VAT experts assist business owners with effective tax planning that allows them to manage working capital and limit tax outflow. Businesses can be helped by our VAT consultants primarily through VAT consulting services in Dubai and VAT Compliance solutions.

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Since the start of the VAT in Dubai on January 1, 2018, VAT experts in ACL Tax Consultants have helped the companies to abide by the VAT laws in the UAE. Our VAT experts assist business owners with effective tax planning that allows them to manage working capital and limit tax outflow. Businesses can be helped by our VAT consultants primarily through VAT consulting services in Dubai and VAT Compliance solutions.

Businesses in the UAE that have an annual turnover of over AED 375,000 are required to register for VAT. Businesses with an annual turnover of between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 can also register for VAT voluntarily. ACL Tax Consultants, reputed VAT firms in Dubai provide VAT services in Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi as well and help businesses register for VAT while also providing guidance on the VAT regulations.
Voluntary VAT Deregestration

A bussiness may proceed with the voluntary deregistration procwess :

  • If 12 months have passed since the tax registration date.
  • If the taxable items are no longer supplied by it.
  • If, even after providing taxable items, its yearly turnover is less than AED 187,500
  • If, the estimated total value of taxable purchase of tax-related costs for the upcoming 30-days period falls under the voluntary registration level.
  • If the bussiness is permenently shut down.
Mandatory VAT Deregistration

A bussiness may proceed with the mandatory deregistration process :

  • If the bussiness stops generating AED 375,000 in sales
  • If the bussiness provides no taxable goods

Other services

  • TRC application assistance
  • VAT advisory
  • VAT audit support
  • VAT dispute resolution
  • Tax agency support
  • VAT due diligence review
  • Preparation and submission of the voluntary disclosures
  • Preparation and submission of the VAT clarification requests to the Federal Tax Authorities
  • Preparation and submission of the VAT reconsideration requests to the Federal Tax Authorities

Objectives of UAE Tax Residency Certificate :

  • Proof that the applicant is a resident of the UAE
  • To avoid paying taxes in two countries
  • Ease the process of cross-border trade and investment flows
  • Encourage the development goals of the UAE
  • Economic diversification