VAT registration is a 100% online process. VAT Registration makes a business eligible to collect VAT. The Federal Tax Authority of United Arab Emirates is the relevant authority overseeing the VAT Implementation and compliance in UAE.
We at SKM Global helps businesses in getting VAT registration in UAE by making an application with Federal Tax Authority on their behalf. we will guide you with all the documents and information that you need for getting registered.
Must register for VAT within 20 business days.
Voluntarily register for VAT
Any business is require to get register if they fall into the following classifications:
Any business that doesn’t meet the mandatory registration criteria and falls into the following classifications may opt for a voluntary registration:
The VAT Return Filing Dubai UAE is a mandatory procedure for all taxable businesses. Once you are registered for VAT in UAE, you must file your VAT return as per the tax period allocated for your business. The return filing period will be disclosed on your VAT certificate.
The related VAT liability payments must be made within 28 days after the end of the tax period. In that case, the company will be subject to VAT fines and VAT audits if non-compliance continues.
Failing to comply with the laws regarding the UAE VAT Return filing will attract hefty penalties from the FTA. Some of the major VAT administrative penalties related to the tax return filing are:
By doing a VAT audit, the government will check to see if the business is following all VAT rules and using VAT in accordance with FTA regulations. By doing the VAT audit in the UAE, FTA will look at the taxpayer’s VAT returns and VAT rebates. We know how tough it will be to look into the FTA VAT check. We will do a VAT health check on your business and point out some of the most important things: Usually, the VAT audit looks at the following:
Options for planning with VAT.
At least five days before the VAT check, FTA sends a notice to the taxpayers. Taxpayers must keep all papers related to their VAT returns as well as other proof. Also, the people in charge of accounting and tax records must be there to make the auditing process easier. Among these records are:
Tax inspectors need all of these things to do their job. They keep an eye on any differences between payments, receipts, and paperwork for all deals that involve VAT. So, any information that seems odd or is missing is written down and checked again.
In Dubai, UAE, which is primarily tax-free, the arrival of VAT in Dubai brings both many benefits and a lot of new problems. Deregistering for VAT is just as important as registering for VAT, and companies in the UAE should know when and how to apply for VAT deregistration.
Taxable businesses in the UAE can ask the FTA to cancel their VAT registrations for several reasons, like when they stop making taxable goods or doing business. In these situations, it is important for companies to file for VAT deregistration. On the other hand, VAT-registered businesses need to know when and how to cancel their VAT registration. A reputable VAT consulting company like SKM Global accountant will help in these situations
VAT de-registration in UAE lets a taxable person or company cancel their VAT registration and suspend their Tax Registration Number (TRN). You can cancel your VAT registration online, just like you can do other things on the FTA e-services site. Businesses can only get out of VAT if registered with the Federal Tax Authority. SKM Global can help you get your business off the FTA. We will make sure that the process of deregistering from VAT is done without any VAT fees from FTA. The fine for not cancelling your VAT registration on time is AED 10,000
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