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Threshold monitored on a rolling basis
The test is any twelve-month period, not a calendar year. We watch your turnover so registration is never late.
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Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT registration, filing, and compliance — we make VAT stress-free.
VAT registration with FTA
Quarterly VAT returns filing
Input VAT reclaim advisory
Full FTA compliance
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About this service
Value Added Tax (VAT) with Qube Business Solutions
VAT has applied in the UAE at a standard rate of 5% since 2018. Registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 in a twelve-month period, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500.
VAT registration becomes mandatory once taxable turnover passes AED 375,000 in a rolling twelve-month period, with voluntary registration available from AED 187,500. Registering voluntarily before you start trading is often worthwhile because it lets you reclaim input VAT on setup costs.
Once registered, every invoice must carry your TRN and follow the prescribed tax invoice format, and records must be retained for five years. Returns are filed quarterly for most businesses. We prepare and file them, and advise on treatment where transactions are zero-rated, exempt or subject to reverse charge.
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Why choose this
Key benefits
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Mandatory Compliance
Avoid penalties of up to AED 10,000 for late VAT registration.
02
Input VAT Recovery
Reclaim VAT paid on business expenses.
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Quarterly Filing
Accurate quarterly VAT returns filed on time.
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Voluntary Registration
Register voluntarily below threshold to reclaim input VAT.
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Advisory
We advise on VAT treatment for complex transactions.
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De-registration
When eligible, we handle VAT de-registration with FTA.
How it works
Step-by-step process
We handle the complexity — here's exactly what happens from start to finish.
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VAT registration
Register with FTA within 30 days of exceeding threshold.
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Issue tax invoices
All sales invoiced with valid tax invoice format.
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Maintain records
All records maintained for minimum 5 years.
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Quarterly return
We prepare and file your VAT return with FTA every quarter.
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Pay or reclaim
Net VAT paid to FTA or refund claimed.
Before we start
What you will need
Have these ready and we can usually submit within one working day. Missing something? We will tell you exactly how to obtain it.
- Trade licence and Memorandum of Association
- Bank account details and IBAN for the company
- Sales and purchase invoices for the reporting period
- Customs registration number for importers
- Turnover declaration covering the past twelve months
- Emirates ID and passport of the authorised signatory
The difference
Why choose our value added tax (vat) service?
What you actually get when you hand this over to our team.
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Voluntary registration assessed
Registering early can recover VAT on setup costs. We calculate whether it benefits you before recommending it.
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Invoice format corrected
A non-compliant tax invoice can invalidate your customer's input claim. We check your template against FTA requirements.
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Complex treatments advised
Exports, free zone supplies and imported services each carry specific treatment. We apply the correct one rather than a blanket rate.
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Returns filed each quarter
Preparation, review and submission are handled within the FTA window with the net position confirmed beforehand.
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De-registration when appropriate
If turnover falls below the threshold, we handle de-registration properly instead of leaving an unused registration open.
Questions answered
Frequently asked questions
Most goods and services taxed at 5%. Some are zero-rated (exports) or exempt (financial services).
Yes, register voluntarily before generating revenue and reclaim VAT on startup expenses.
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