VAT Registration Services in Dubai
By registering for VAT, you enhance your business’s credibility by obtaining a TRN (Tax Registration Number). VAT registration is also mandatory in specific cases, and failing to register can lead to penalties and other compliance risks.
Eslam Elgendy’s team of VAT experts is well-versed in the latest FTA guidelines. Our experienced VAT advisors offer comprehensive VAT registration services in the UAE, guiding you through every step of the process.
Types of VAT Registration
In the UAE, there are two types of VAT registrations. The appropriate type of VAT registration for your business is determined by your company’s historical and projected annual turnover.
Businesses with an annual taxable income exceeding AED 375,000 are legally obligated to register for VAT. This type of registration is known as mandatory VAT registration, which enables you to legally collect VAT on transactions. Eslam Elgendy is here to help you effectively meet all the requirements for mandatory VAT registration.
If your annual turnover is between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000, you have the option of voluntary VAT registration. This allows your company to obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN) and benefit from input tax recovery. Eslam Elgendy’s VAT experts will conduct a thorough assessment of your business to determine if voluntary registration is the right choice for you.
The Documents Required for VAT Registration in Dubai
Eslam Elgendy ensures that you have all the necessary documents before proceeding with the VAT registration process. The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) requires a specific set of documents to issue a Tax Registration Number (TRN) in Dubai. These documents include:
- Trade licence
- Certificate of incorporation
- Articles of association
- Power of Attorney establishing signing authority
- Detailed description of business activities
- 12 months of sales invoices establishing turnover
- Bank account details
- ID or passport for identity check
- Customs registration docs, if needed
- Expected turnover for the next 30 days
- Consent on dealing with GCC customers or suppliers
- Review tax invoice and credit note formats
Step-by-Step Process for Smooth VAT Registration in Dubai, UAE
The VAT registration process is conducted online via the FTA portal.
Upon successful completion of the process, the Ministry of Finance issues a VAT certificate. This certificate serves as legal proof that your business is registered for VAT and complies with VAT regulations in the UAE.
- You must log in to the portal on FTA’s official website
- Provide extensive business and tax-related information in the form and submit it
- Submit all the necessary attachments and bank account details
- If the application is approved, you will receive a TRN
How VAT Registration Services by Eslam Elgendy Can Help
VAT registration is mandatory for certain businesses. Even if you choose voluntary registration, you have to follow each step carefully for a successful application. Failure to comply may result in non-compliance penalties. Also, the registration process has a few complexities where you must consult an expert.
Eslam Elgendy’s professional VAT advisory team mitigates all registration challenges and submits your application following updated FTA regulations. We are a client-focused company that adds value to our clients’ businesses and fulfills all your VAT registration and compliance requirements.
Why VAT Registration in Dubai is Important?
The Crucial Importance of VAT Registration for Any Business Establishment in Dubai, UAE.
- Worldwide authentication of the company registration
- It boosts the business profile
- One may claim for VAT refunds
- It helps to grab a mass market
Frequently Asked Questions
VAT, or Value Added Tax, is a tax applied to the consumption or use of goods and services at each point of sale. It is implemented in over 180 countries worldwide, with the final burden falling on the end consumer.
To receive a VAT Certificate from the Federal Tax Authority, applicants must consider several factors, including whether to register as a:
Voluntary Applicant - Mandatory Registrant - Tax Group - Standalone.
Voluntary Applicant - Mandatory Registrant - Tax Group - Standalone.
A VAT Certificate is a statutory document issued by the Federal Tax Authority that confirms the applicant's registration. It includes the Tax Registration Number (TRN) and the timeframe for which tax returns need to be filed.
For standard-rated supplies, the VAT percentage is 5%. However, there are also exempt and zero-rated supplies.
Once the tax period and frequency of VAT return filing (monthly or quarterly) are specified in the Tax Certificate, the company must submit its tax returns by the 28th of the month following the end of the tax period.
Penalties for failing to submit a tax return within the timeframe set by tax law include AED 1,000 for the first offense and AED 2,000 for repeated offenses within 24 months.
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