Tax & Accounting for Trading & General Trading in the UAE

Safeway provides tax and accounting support tailored to importers, exporters and wholesale traders in the UAE. Trading companies deal with import VAT, the reverse charge, zero-rated exports and designated zones. Accurate records and correct treatment keep your VAT returns clean and your margins protected. As an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, we handle Corporate Tax, VAT and accounting for Trading and General Trading businesses across all emirates.

Tax and accounting issues specific to Trading and General Trading

• Import VAT and customs alignment
• Zero-rating of exports outside the GCC
• Designated zone transactions
• Corporate Tax on trading profits
• Inventory and cost of goods accounting

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 Trading and General Trading business.

Frequently asked questions

How is VAT handled for Trading and General Trading businesses in the UAE?

Trading companies deal with import VAT, the reverse charge, zero-rated exports and designated zones. Accurate records and correct treatment keep your VAT returns clean and your margins protected.

Do Trading and General Trading 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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