UAE VAT registration, returns and compliance

Overview

UAE VAT compliance and advisory for businesses operating domestically and internationally, including transactions with UK entities.

What we help with

• VAT registration
• VAT returns
• VAT deregistration
• VAT health checks
• Imports/exports
• International services
• Reverse charge
• Tax invoices
• Voluntary disclosures
• FTA correspondence

Common situations we address

• UAE company importing goods from UK post-Brexit with customs and VAT at border
• Export of services to UK B2B customers and place-of-supply analysis
• Designated zone transactions mixed with mainland sales
• Related-party supplies between UAE entity and UK parent at below-market value
• VAT deregistration after revenue falls below mandatory threshold
• Tax invoice format errors flagged during FTA review

Our approach

UAE VAT compliance covers domestic transactions and international flows with UK entities. We review contracts, shipping terms and evidence to support zero-rating or reverse charge treatment, aligning conclusions with UK VAT treatment where the same supply is in scope on both sides.

Typical deliverables

• VAT registration and TRN setup
• Periodic VAT return preparation and filing
• Import and export VAT transaction review
• Tax invoice and credit note template compliance check
• Voluntary disclosure support
• FTA audit and correspondence handling