Tax & Accounting for Restaurants & F&B in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to restaurants, cafes and catering businesses in the UAE. Food and beverage businesses are almost entirely standard-rated for VAT, with high transaction volumes, tips, service charges and delivery platforms to account for. Clean daily records make VAT and Corporate Tax straightforward. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for Restaurants and FandB businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to Restaurants and FandB

• VAT on dine-in, takeaway and delivery
• Service charge, tips and aggregator commissions
• Input VAT recovery on fit-out and supplies
• Corporate Tax and Small Business Relief
• Daily sales reconciliation and POS records

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 Restaurants and FandB business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for Restaurants and FandB businesses in the UAE?

Food and beverage businesses are almost entirely standard-rated for VAT, with high transaction volumes, tips, service charges and delivery platforms to account for. Clean daily records make VAT and Corporate Tax straightforward.

Do Restaurants and FandB 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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