VAT is a transaction-based indirect tax levied at each step of the supply chain. Registered businesses collect and account for the tax on behalf of the Federal Tax Authority, while end consumers ultimately bear the cost.
Since VAT was introduced in the UAE on January 1, 2018, our VAT experts have helped businesses stay compliant while managing working capital efficiently and limiting unnecessary tax outflow.
Businesses with an annual turnover exceeding AED 375,000 are required to register for VAT. Businesses with turnover between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 may register voluntarily.
A business may proceed with voluntary deregistration if: