UAE VAT Compliance
VAT registration, return filing, and compliance management for businesses operating in the UAE.
About This Service
UAE VAT at 5% applies to most goods and services supplied in the UAE. Mandatory registration is required when taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000 per year. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500. JCA provides end-to-end VAT compliance including registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), VAT return preparation and filing, voluntary disclosure management, and VAT audit support. We also advise on zero-rated export transactions, exempt financial services, and input tax recovery for mixed-use businesses.
Why Choose This Structure
FTA-Compliant Filing
Accurate VAT return preparation aligned with FTA guidelines — avoiding penalties up to AED 50,000.
Input Tax Recovery
Maximise recoverable input VAT on business expenses, capex, and import of services.
Cash Flow Optimisation
VAT payment planning, tax grouping advice, and voluntary disclosure for past errors before FTA audit.
Cross-Border Transactions
Advisory on place of supply rules, zero-rating exports, and reverse charge on imported services.
How It Works
Registration Assessment
Determine mandatory vs. voluntary registration threshold, review taxable vs. exempt supplies, and assess group registration eligibility.
FTA Registration
Submit online registration on EmaraTax portal with trade license, financial statements, and authorised signatory details.
Monthly/Quarterly Returns
Prepare VAT 201 returns from your accounting data, reconcile output and input VAT, and file before the 28th of the following month.
Audit Support & VDs
Respond to FTA queries, prepare voluntary disclosures for corrections, and manage FTA assessments.
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