As of 1 January 2018, the United Arab Emirates introduced Value Added Tax (VAT).
Under the legislation:
— businesses and individuals with turnover exceeding 375,000 dirhams in the previous 12 months must register with the Federal Tax Authority
— voluntary registration is available for turnover from 187,500 dirhams

International regulatory framework

Gulf Cooperation Council member states signed the Unified Framework Agreements on the introduction of VAT and excise duties.
Each member state implements its own domestic legislation governing these taxes.
Based on this framework, the UAE introduced VAT in accordance with:
— Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax
— Executive Regulations to Federal Decree-Law No. 8

How VAT registration works

VAT registration in the UAE is an online process:
— the applicant registers on the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) portal
— completes the VAT form
— provides the required information and supporting documents

How Garant Business Consultancy helps

Our specialists:
— assess the need for registration with the UAE tax authorities (FTA)
— regularly monitor clients' financial turnover
— determine the mandatory registration threshold
— carry out tax registration on behalf of the client when required

Garant Business Consultancy has a team of professionals serving clients with various business and corporate structures.
Our accumulated experience allows us to understand in detail the intricacies of VAT registration for different types of organisations.