VAT, handled.

UAE VAT — what we cover

UAE VAT has been in place since 2018 — but the regime continues to evolve. New industry-specific guidance, refined input recovery rules, electronic compliance, and ongoing FTA audit activity mean VAT compliance is far from routine.

We handle the full UAE VAT lifecycle — from initial registration through quarterly returns, refund claims and audit defence.

Our VAT services

• VAT registration — mandatory and voluntary registration, group registration analysis
• Periodic VAT returns — monthly or quarterly preparation and filing with full working papers
• Input tax recovery analysis — partial exemption calculations, capital asset scheme tracking
• Voluntary disclosures — correcting prior period errors before they're discovered
• Refund claims — tourist refunds, foreign business refunds, export refunds
• FTA audit defence — full representation through FTA audits, queries and disputes
• VAT health checks — pre-audit reviews to identify and fix issues proactively

Industry expertise

We have deep VAT expertise in sectors where the rules are complex: financial services (exempt and zero-rated supplies), real estate (commercial vs residential), import/export (zero-rating, designated zones), education, healthcare, and digital services.