VAT Services

VAT Services in Dubai, UAE

Exiloz provides complete VAT services in Dubai and across the UAE — from registration and return filing to advisory, refunds and compliance reviews — all aligned with current Federal Tax Authority (FTA) rules.

  • VAT registration and TRN support via EmaraTax
  • Periodic VAT return filing and reconciliation
  • Invoice, record and compliance reviews

Dubai-based, FTA-aware VAT support for UAE businesses.

VAT services in Dubai UAE overview with business invoices, EmaraTax records and FTA compliance planning

Quick Answer

VAT services cover everything a UAE business needs to stay compliant with the 5% Value Added Tax: registering for a TRN, filing periodic VAT returns through EmaraTax, reviewing invoices and records, handling refunds, and de-registering when eligible. Exiloz delivers these as a connected, document-led service rather than one-off tasks.

5%Standard UAE VAT rate
AED 375,000Mandatory registration threshold
AED 187,500Voluntary registration threshold
28 daysTypical VAT return deadline

What VAT Services Cover in the UAE

VAT (Value Added Tax) has applied in the UAE since 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%. A complete VAT service keeps a business compliant across the full lifecycle: assessing whether registration is required, obtaining a Tax Registration Number (TRN), issuing compliant tax invoices, filing accurate returns, claiming input tax correctly, and responding to FTA queries. Exiloz connects each of these to your actual books so the numbers you file match the records you keep.

  • VAT registration and threshold assessment
  • Tax invoice and credit note compliance
  • Periodic VAT return preparation and filing
  • Input VAT recovery and refund support
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Consultant reviewing the full scope of UAE VAT services for a Dubai business

Who Needs VAT Services in Dubai

A UAE business must register for VAT if its taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 in the past 12 months, or are expected to exceed that figure in the next 30 days. Businesses above AED 187,500 may register voluntarily. Once registered, the company must file VAT returns for every tax period — usually quarterly or monthly as assigned by the FTA — even when no VAT is due. Mainland and free zone companies, e-commerce sellers, and service providers all fall within scope depending on their activity.

  • Companies above the AED 375,000 mandatory threshold
  • Startups choosing voluntary registration to recover input VAT
  • Free zone and mainland trading and service businesses
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Dubai business owner checking whether VAT registration and filing apply to the company

How Exiloz Delivers VAT Services

We start by understanding your trade licence activity, transaction types, and current records. From there we map the VAT position, fix gaps in invoices and ledgers, and set up a repeatable filing rhythm. The goal is a clean audit trail: every figure on the VAT return traceable to a source document. This document-led approach reduces the risk of FTA penalties and makes voluntary disclosures, if ever needed, far simpler.

  • 1Review activity, records and registration status
  • 2Prepare and reconcile VAT return figures
  • 3File via EmaraTax and confirm payment readiness
  • 4Maintain a compliance calendar and document archive
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Exiloz team organising VAT working papers and EmaraTax submissions for a UAE client

VAT Services Dubai FAQs

What VAT services does Exiloz provide in Dubai?

Exiloz provides VAT registration, VAT return filing, VAT advisory, input tax recovery and refund support, VAT de-registration, and compliance reviews for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.

Is VAT registration mandatory in the UAE?

VAT registration is mandatory when a business’s taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed it within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available above AED 187,500.

What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated (0%) or exempt, depending on the category defined in the VAT law and FTA guidance.

How often are VAT returns filed?

The FTA assigns each registered business a tax period, typically quarterly or monthly. VAT returns are usually due within 28 days of the end of each tax period and are filed through the EmaraTax portal.

Can free zone companies use VAT services?

Yes. Free zone companies often have VAT obligations depending on whether they operate in a designated zone, the nature of their supplies, and where their customers are located. The treatment is assessed case by case.

Does Exiloz guarantee FTA approvals or refunds?

No. Exiloz prepares documents, reviews records and guides the workflow, but cannot guarantee FTA approvals, refund outcomes, or penalty decisions, which remain with the authority.

Need VAT services in Dubai?

Tell Exiloz about your business activity and current records, and we will outline the right VAT registration, filing or advisory steps for your situation.

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