VAT touches your purchases, invoices, sales and imports, and small errors in calculations, documents or reporting can mean FTA penalties and corrective filings. Avyanco handles VAT registration, accounting, return filing and compliance for businesses across Dubai and the UAE, in line with Federal Tax Authority rules.
VAT is more than submitting a return. You need the right VAT treatment for each transaction, the records to support it, input and output tax that reconcile, and every Federal Tax Authority deadline met.
Avyanco reviews your transactions, invoices and obligations, reconciles sales and purchases before each return goes to EmaraTax, assesses recoverable input VAT for refund claims, and keeps you updated as the rules and your activities change.
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The 2026 changes, under Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025, focus on stricter input tax recovery, supplier checks and documents. The 5% rate and the AED 375,000 registration threshold stay the same.
Align your documentation and accounting software with the new statutory rules. Keep full supporting documents for every reverse charge entry.
Imports no longer need a formal self-invoice. Keep the supplier invoices and customs papers.
Count five years from the end of the tax period. Unclaimed credits after that expire.
The FTA can deny input tax linked to supply chain evasion. Vendor checks are your evidence.
Mandatory adoption depends on your implementation phase and taxpayer category.
Most VAT problems start with a missed step. We cover each one, so your tax position is supported from the first TRN to the final return.
Registration is mandatory above AED 375,000 a year and voluntary above AED 187,500. We know the FTA's online system and register you correctly, including group registration where it suits.
Returns are filed quarterly or monthly, depending on the FTA's instruction and your business, and must show accurate input and output VAT. We prepare, check and file them.
We submit excess tax reclaim applications on time, which supports your business cash flow.
Cancelling VAT registration becomes mandatory when your business no longer meets the registration criteria. We submit the final returns, clear dues and obtain FTA approval.
A VAT audit or health check keeps your setup compliant with UAE rules, and regular checks show you where the risks are.
To correct errors in earlier returns and manage FTA tax audits, we prepare and submit voluntary disclosures on Form 211 and support you through the audit.
Our team restructures historical accounting entries, unfiled tax periods and ledger reconciliations, working with your bookkeeping team.
We represent your business in official procedures, submit technical clarification requests, handle resolutions and manage direct FTA tax audits, which takes the admin load off your team.
We resolve uncertain VAT treatments in your business. Our specialists review the contract wording and make sure prices correctly state tax inclusive or exclusive terms.
A mainland distributor imports electronics into a Jebel Ali Free Zone warehouse, re-exports 60% of the stock to Saudi Arabia and moves 40% to its Dubai mainland showroom. We structure the documents, but the treatment depends on the designated zone, the goods, whether they stay in the zone, the parties and the VAT rules.
We review the timing of taxable transactions, expected input tax recovery, reporting periods and documents for major purchases. Before a major transaction we explain the likely VAT implications, and for eligible groups whether group registration suits.
We prepare your business for the national electronic invoicing mandates and structured XML data workflows.
Our fee schedules are transparent. The final fee reflects your transaction volume, complexity and operational scale. The FTA itself charges no government fee.
| Service | Engagement | Starting fee (AED) | Key deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAT registration | One-off project | From 1,500* | Eligibility check, document prep, FTA filing, TRN issuance |
| Quarterly VAT return filing | Ongoing retainer | From 750* per quarter | Ledger audit, return preparation, EmaraTax submission |
| Monthly VAT return filing | Ongoing retainer | From 1,200* per month | Monthly ledger reconciliation, input tax check, filing |
| VAT health check or audit | One-off project | From 3,500* | Transaction review, exposure identification, correction plan |
| Voluntary disclosure (Form 211) | Per application | From 2,500* | Technical position paper, recalculation, FTA filing |
Extra costs can arise from late registration, corrective filings, late filing or errors. Tell us your turnover, filing frequency and how current your books are, and we quote your scope.
Want to link your VAT with your corporate tax? Our Corporate Tax team can align both filings.
Whoever you hire, check these five things first. They separate a firm that protects your tax position from one that only files forms.
| What to check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Official FTA credentials | Registered and accredited tax agents with the Federal Tax Authority |
| Named senior experts | Your account is managed by identified tax professionals, not an anonymous offshore centre |
| Transparent fees | A clear fee structure, scope of work, deliverables and timelines, with no pressure into a fixed-scope contract |
| Sector experience | Proven work in your model: free zone, mainland, e-commerce or commercial real estate |
| Response standards | Clear service levels for urgent tax queries, government filing deadlines and voluntary disclosures |
Not sure where to start? See our VAT registration service or ask for a VAT review call.
Our consultants follow one approach for every VAT engagement, from the first data request to the final return and any corrective action.
We receive your information to understand what your business needs.
We collect and analyse the essential documents.
We plan the route to your TRN and VAT certificate, VAT accounting, and VAT return filing.
We register you for VAT and put the VAT plan into action.
We check in with you at regular intervals to avoid discrepancies.
We report the VAT return and take any corrective action needed.
Licence, bank account, visas and tax handled by one named advisor, with government fees and our fee always shown separately.
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We act as your VAT agent in the UAE. Every ledger entry, invoice and tax return is prepared to stand up to government audit standards, and a senior VAT expert reviews each return before it is submitted.
These are the records we usually ask for. We confirm the exact list for your business and the service you need before we start.
The FTA charges no government fee in Dubai. VAT registration starts from AED 1,500*, quarterly return filing from AED 750* per quarter, monthly return filing from AED 1,200* per month and a VAT health check from AED 3,500*. Additional costs may arise from late registration, corrective filings, late filing or errors.
In most cases, yes. Accounting software automates calculations but does not replace professional analysis. A consultant checks the tax logic, invoice formats, reverse charge treatment and input tax claims against FTA rules.
The 2026 changes focus on stricter input tax recovery, supplier due diligence and compliance documents. They did not change the standard 5% VAT rate or the AED 375,000 registration threshold.
Yes. We run a structured onboarding: a historical ledger audit, a review of returns already filed, a check of open credit balances and a transfer of EmaraTax management, without disrupting your business.
Yes, if they are registered and the standard rate applies. Operating in a free zone does not make a business automatically exempt from VAT.
Yes. We coordinate your VAT registration, answer information requests, manage refund applications, file voluntary disclosures and represent your company during tax audits.
Our chartered accountants and tax advisers handle your VAT, and every return is reviewed by senior VAT experts before it is submitted.
We audit the missing records, calculate the correct input and output tax balances, compile the working papers and submit the return through EmaraTax. Filing sooner can reduce late filing administrative penalties.
Our VAT consultants help you register legally and stay compliant. Tell us whether you need registration, returns, refunds or a compliance review, and we send a refined scope of work for your business. No obligation.
Sources: Federal Tax Authority (FTA) · EmaraTax · UAE VAT law and executive regulation · Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025. *Prices shown are indicative, may change, and exclude Avyanco's professional fee, which is quoted separately.
Verification & independence: Avyanco Business Consultancy LLC is a private firm, independent of the Federal Tax Authority and every other UAE authority, and not affiliated with any UAE government agency. VAT rates, thresholds, deadlines and penalties are set by the FTA, vary by business and case, and change over time. This page is general guidance, not tax or legal advice. Confirm your position with the FTA or with us before acting.
