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VAT Registration & Return Filing

FTA registration, quarterly returns filed on time, and clean records — without the stress.

Quick answer: UAE businesses must register for VAT when taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 per year (voluntary registration from AED 187,500), then file returns — usually quarterly — through the FTA portal. Al Karam handles registration, return preparation and filing, amendments, and deregistration, with penalty-avoiding deadline tracking.

VAT compliance starts with the correct threshold test. The FTA states that mandatory registration generally applies once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000, while voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. The assessment looks at the previous 12 months and, for mandatory registration, what is expected in the next 30 days.

We help organise the registration file, set the filing calendar, prepare returns from invoices and expenses, and support amendments or deregistration where applicable. The business reviews and approves its figures before submission.

Verify the threshold: Read the FTA's current VAT registration guidance. Thresholds and eligibility rules should be checked against your specific supplies and business structure.

Documents required

Missing something? Send what you have on WhatsApp — we confirm exactly what's needed for your case before you spend anything.

How it works

  1. Threshold assessment — Mandatory vs voluntary registration confirmed from your real numbers.
  2. FTA registration — Application prepared and submitted; TRN issued.
  3. Filing calendar — Your return periods and deadlines locked into our tracking.
  4. Quarterly filing — Returns prepared from your records and filed on time, every time.

Frequently asked questions

When must a UAE business register for VAT?

When taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in the past 12 months or expected 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500. We assess your actual figures before filing anything.

What are the penalties for late VAT filing?

Fixed fines for the first and repeated late returns plus percentage-based penalties on unpaid tax that grow over time. Deadline tracking is exactly why clients hand this to us.

Do you prepare the return from our invoices?

Yes — send your sales and purchase records (we can help organise them) and we compute, prepare and file the return, with your approval before submission.

Can you fix past VAT mistakes?

Yes — voluntary disclosures correct past errors with lower penalties than being caught later. We assess and file them.

My turnover dropped — should I deregister?

If taxable supplies fall below the voluntary threshold, deregistration may save you compliance burden. We evaluate and process it with the FTA.

Get it done today

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