VAT Registration, Compliance & Filing (UAE & GCC)

VAT compliance is an important part of operating a business in the UAE and other GCC markets. In the UAE, businesses may be required to register for VAT based on applicable thresholds and must meet ongoing return filing and payment obligations. The UAE Federal Tax Authority currently states a mandatory VAT registration threshold of AED 375,000 and a voluntary registration threshold of AED 187,500 for eligible UAE-resident businesses.

At Ritesh Arora & Associates, we provide VAT advisory and compliance support covering registration, return preparation, transaction reviews, and ongoing indirect tax obligations.

Our Process

How we deliver this engagement.

Tax Assessment

Determine VAT applicability and registration requirements.

Registration

Assist with VAT registration and documentation.

Transaction Review

Analyze sales, purchases, and cross-border transactions.

Reconciliation

Reconcile accounting records with VAT data.

Filing

Prepare and submit periodic VAT returns.

Compliance Review

Monitor ongoing VAT obligations and regulatory changes.

Managing UAE & GCC VAT Compliance

Our VAT Services Include

VAT Registration

We assess VAT registration requirements and assist eligible businesses with registration and Tax Registration Number (TRN) applications.

VAT Return Preparation & Filing

We prepare and assist with periodic VAT return filing and payment compliance within applicable deadlines. The UAE FTA states that VAT returns and related payments are generally due within 28 days from the end of the applicable tax period. (FTA UAE)

Input Tax Review

We review eligible input tax claims and supporting documentation to help businesses maintain accurate VAT records.

Transaction & Taxability Review

We assess taxable, zero-rated, exempt, and out-of-scope transactions and relevant cross-border supplies.

VAT Reconciliation

We reconcile accounting records, sales, purchases, VAT returns, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies.

GCC Indirect Tax Advisory

For businesses operating across GCC markets, we provide jurisdiction-specific advisory and coordinate VAT compliance requirements applicable to the relevant country.

Benefits

Accurate VAT registration.
Timely return filing.
Better input tax management.
Reduced VAT compliance risks.
Improved transaction-level tax controls.
Professional GCC indirect tax support.

Our VAT Registration, Compliance & Filing services help businesses manage indirect tax obligations through accurate registration, reconciliation, reporting, and ongoing advisory support.

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Our prices are competitive and market-driven. However, we offer various payment plans and special offers for early buyers. Contact our team to discuss available options and any ongoing promotions.

You will typically need PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, photographs, and address proofs of the directors, along with the registered office address proof.