VAT Registration in Dubai

Registering for VAT in Dubai is done online through the Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal, whether your company holds a mainland licence or sits in a free zone. Safeway Tax Consultancy is an FTA-approved tax agent in Ajman, and we prepare and submit Dubai VAT registrations for you, by video call, phone or on-site meeting.

Do you need to register?

• Registration is mandatory when your taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days.
• Registration is optional (voluntary) from AED 187,500 of taxable supplies or expenses.
• If you must register, apply within 30 days of reaching the threshold. Late registration carries an AED 10,000 penalty.

What matters for Dubai companies

• VAT is federal: the 5% rate and the rules are the same in every emirate. What differs for Dubai is your licence authority and, for free zone companies, your zone.
• Mainland companies licensed by Dubai Economy and Tourism register as standard VAT taxpayers.
• Free zone companies, for example in DMCC, JAFZA or DIFC, must register too once they pass the threshold. Some free zones are Designated Zones, where certain supplies of goods are treated differently, so we check your zone before filing.
• Companies with several licences may be able to register as a tax group, and we review whether that fits.

Documents we usually need

• Trade licence and Memorandum of Association
• Passport and Emirates ID of the owner or manager
• Bank account details (IBAN) and contact details
• A description of your business activity and your turnover for the past 12 months

We submit the application, answer any FTA queries and, if you wish, stay on as your tax agent. Once registered you receive your Tax Registration Number (TRN) and certificate, and your VAT returns are due within 28 days after the end of each tax period. If you later stop trading, see VAT deregistration. For the full national picture, read our VAT registration guide for the UAE.

Contact us to discuss your Dubai VAT registration. See also our tax and accounting services in Dubai.

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