VAT & Corporate Tax
Corporate Tax Filing & VAT Return Filing in Dubai
Registration, return preparation and on-time filing for UAE VAT and Corporate Tax — managed to Federal Tax Authority requirements, with penalty-risk reviewed at every filing.
Why it matters
Missed deadlines carry real financial penalties
The Federal Tax Authority enforces fixed deadlines and penalties for late VAT returns and Corporate Tax filings. We track your specific filing calendar, prepare returns from your accounting records, and file on time — with a review step to catch errors before submission.
This service covers both VAT (registration and quarterly or monthly returns) and UAE Corporate Tax (registration and annual return filing), and can run alongside our accounting service or independently if your books are already maintained elsewhere.
- VAT registration and threshold assessment
- Quarterly or monthly VAT return preparation and filing
- Corporate Tax registration and annual return filing
- Deadline tracking and penalty-risk review
What's included
What our VAT & Corporate Tax Filing service covers
VAT registration
Threshold assessment and registration with the FTA once your business becomes liable, or voluntarily where beneficial.
VAT return filing
Preparation and submission of your VAT returns on the applicable quarterly or monthly cycle.
Corporate Tax registration
Registration with the FTA for UAE Corporate Tax, required for most mainland and free zone businesses.
Corporate Tax return filing
Preparation and filing of your annual Corporate Tax return based on your taxable income.
Penalty-risk review
A pre-submission review designed to catch errors and reduce exposure to FTA penalties.
FTA correspondence support
Support responding to FTA queries, notices or clarification requests as they arise.
When does a UAE business need to register for VAT?
In short
When does a UAE business need to register for VAT? once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the preceding 12 months (mandatory registration), or voluntarily once they exceed AED 187,500 — we assess your turnover and register you with the FTA accordingly.
Our process
How we deliver VAT & Corporate Tax Filing
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Assess your position
We review your turnover and activity to confirm VAT and Corporate Tax registration requirements and deadlines.
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02
Register with the FTA
We handle VAT and/or Corporate Tax registration, providing you with your TRN and filing calendar.
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Prepare returns
Returns are prepared from your accounting records ahead of each filing deadline.
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Review & file
Returns are reviewed for accuracy before submission, with confirmation provided once filed.
FAQs
Corporate Tax Filing & VAT Return Filing in Dubai — frequently asked questions
UAE Corporate Tax is a federal tax on business profits, generally 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, administered by the Federal Tax Authority. Registration is required for most businesses regardless of current profit level.
Most UAE businesses file VAT returns quarterly, though some are required to file monthly depending on their turnover. We confirm your specific filing cycle once you're registered.
The FTA applies fixed and escalating penalties for late VAT and Corporate Tax filings. We track your deadlines specifically to avoid this — if you're already behind, we can help assess and remediate your position.
Yes — we handle registration and ongoing filing for both taxes, either together or independently depending on what your business currently needs.
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