Tax & Accounting for Manufacturing in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to factories and industrial producers in the UAE. Manufacturers manage input VAT on raw materials and plant, exports, and often Excise Tax on specific products, alongside Corporate Tax on profits and transfer pricing within groups. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for Manufacturing businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to Manufacturing

• Input VAT on raw materials and capital assets
• Zero-rating of exports
• Excise Tax where products are excisable
• Transfer pricing for group manufacturing
• Cost accounting and inventory valuation

How Safeway helps

• Corporate Tax registration, planning and return filing
• VAT registration, correct treatment and quarterly returns
• Sector-appropriate bookkeeping and IFRS financial statements
• Health checks and voluntary disclosures where needed

Contact us for a tax and accounting review tailored to your Manufacturing business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for Manufacturing businesses in the UAE?

Manufacturers manage input VAT on raw materials and plant, exports, and often Excise Tax on specific products, alongside Corporate Tax on profits and transfer pricing within groups.

Do Manufacturing businesses pay Corporate Tax?

Yes. Corporate Tax applies at 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, with 0% below it, and Small Business Relief may be available for revenue up to AED 3 million. We help you apply the right position.

Can Safeway handle both VAT and accounting for my business?

Yes. We provide bookkeeping, financial statements, VAT and Corporate Tax as one joined-up service, so the numbers reconcile across your returns.

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