VAT Services in Dubai, UAE
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VAT Services in Dubai, UAE

End-to-end VAT compliance — registration, filing, refunds and audits — that keeps your business penalty-free.

Overview

VAT Services by ASCA Audit and Advisory

Value Added Tax has applied in the UAE at 5% since 2018, and the FTA enforces it rigorously — late registrations, incorrect returns and poor record-keeping all carry fixed and percentage-based penalties. Robust VAT compliance is essential housekeeping for every UAE business.

ASCA Audit and Advisory supports businesses through the entire VAT lifecycle: assessing whether and when you must register, structuring transactions correctly, filing accurate returns on time, recovering refunds and defending positions in FTA audits. Our VAT team combines technical FTA knowledge with practical, industry-specific experience.

Our VAT Services Services

VAT Registration

We assess your taxable turnover against the mandatory (AED 375,000) and voluntary (AED 187,500) thresholds and complete registration or tax-group registration on EmaraTax.

VAT Return Filing

Accurate preparation and submission of periodic VAT returns, with output and input tax fully reconciled to your books — including reverse charge, zero-rated and exempt supply treatment.

VAT Refunds

Preparation and follow-up of refund claims for businesses in a recoverable position, including exporters and businesses with significant zero-rated supplies.

VAT Audit & Health Check

A pre-emptive review of your VAT treatment, documentation and returns that identifies errors before the FTA does — plus full representation and support during FTA audits.

VAT Accounting

Ongoing maintenance of VAT-compliant records, tax invoices and credit notes in line with FTA record-keeping requirements.

VAT Deregistration

Managed deregistration when turnover falls below thresholds or on business closure, avoiding the penalties that arise from late applications.

Why Choose ASCA

How We Work

VAT Review

We examine your supplies, purchases and contracts to establish correct VAT treatment.

Registration / Setup

Registration, invoice formats and accounting configuration are put in place.

Periodic Filing

Returns are prepared, reviewed and filed each period with reconciliations retained.

Monitoring

Law changes and FTA clarifications are applied to your business proactively.

Frequently Asked Questions

When must a business register for VAT in the UAE?
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.
What are the penalties for late VAT filing?
The FTA imposes fixed penalties for late returns and percentage-based penalties on late payment that escalate over time. Timely, accurate filing is the cheapest form of compliance.
Can I correct a mistake in a previous VAT return?
Yes — through the FTA's voluntary disclosure process. Handled correctly and promptly, this significantly reduces penalty exposure compared with waiting for the FTA to find the error.
How long must VAT records be kept?
Generally five years from the end of the relevant tax period (longer for real estate). Records must be produced on FTA request.

Need VAT Services Support in the UAE?

Speak to our team at Al Saqr Business Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai.

Call +971 56 224 7285