VAT Advisory & Compliance
End-to-end VAT services — from registration and return filing to voluntary disclosures and refund claims. Stay compliant, avoid penalties.
UAE VAT may be only 5%, but the compliance requirements are rigorous. With penalties starting at AED 1,000 for late filing and AED 10,000 for late registration, getting it right from day one is essential. Our team handles everything from registration to return filing to FTA audit defence.
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What our VAT service covers
VAT registration & deregistration
Quarterly & monthly return filing
VAT health-check & gap analysis
Voluntary disclosure preparation
FTA audit support & representation
Why choose Fair Tax for VAT?
7+ years of UAE VAT experience
We have been filing VAT returns since the UAE introduced VAT in 2018. Our team has handled thousands of returns, voluntary disclosures, and FTA audits.
Penalty recovery specialists
Over AED 10 million in penalties reversed and input tax recovered for our clients through voluntary disclosures, reconsideration requests, and audit representation.
Industry-specific VAT knowledge
VAT treatment varies by sector. We have deep expertise in real estate, trading, e-commerce, professional services, and construction-specific VAT issues.
Proactive compliance monitoring
We do not just file returns — we monitor your transactions throughout the quarter, catch issues early, and ensure every return is accurate before submission.
“Fair Tax International took over our bookkeeping and VAT compliance in one seamless transition. We went from scrambling every quarter to filing on time, every time. Genuinely outstanding service.”
Industries we serve
Common questions
Mandatory registration is required when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months (or are expected to in the next 30 days). Voluntary registration threshold is AED 187,500.
Late registration penalties start at AED 10,000. Late filing of returns incurs AED 1,000 for the first offence and AED 2,000 for repeated offences within 24 months.
Yes. We prepare and submit VAT refund applications, including for new-build residential properties, tourist refund schemes, and excess input tax situations.
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