VAT is all set to be implemented across UAE from 1st January 2018. In this article, we will discuss the UAE VAT Registration Process in detail.
FTA has urged businesses to register for VAT before Dec 4, to avoid last-minute hassles.
Source: www.thenational.ae
You can download the pdf copy of Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax from the link below:
Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax
Thresholds for UAE VAT Registration Process
- Mandatory Registration for businesses whose annual turnover is more than AED 375,000.
- Voluntary Registration for businesses whose annual turnover is between AED 187,500 & AED 375,000.
- Startups whose VAT attracted expenses are more than AED 187,500.
Documents Required for UAE VAT Registration Process
List of documents required is as below:
- Copy of Trade License
- Passport copy (Owner/partners)
- Emirates ID (Owner/partners)
- Memorandum of Association (MOA)
- Company’s Bank Account details and IBAN
- Details Business Turnover for the last 12 months (Balance Sheet, Audited Reports or Bank Statements)
- Customs Authority Registration code
Other Required Details for UAE VAT Registration Process
- Company’s registered address and P.O. Box.
- Projected revenues and expenses for the next 30.
- Details of Busines Activities. (Import/Export or Trading).
- Names of GCC countries if doing business in them.
- Name of Tax Group (if want to they want one tax group number for all the entities).
UAE VAT Registration Process
Please keep the above-mentioned documents and details ready before you start the registration process on VAT registration portal.
Steps for UAE VAT Registration Process:
- Go to FTA Online Portal.
- Sign up for a new account.
- After successful sign-up, start your registration process as guided on the FTA website.
- Enter relevant details and submit the application.
- On successful submission, Tax Registration Number (TRN) will be provided to the user.
The sign-up details will be used as your login and password.
A user needs to verify the email address and other details as and when required.
Businesses will be notified by email and SMS when your TRN is generated.
You can download UAE centric Accounting Templates like UAE Invoice Template, UAE Invoice Template in Arabic, UAE VAT Debit Note and UAE VAT Credit Note etc.
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Can you please tell some of the basic differences in registration process of VAT for UK and UAE?
Hi Sarah,
First Basic Difference is the VAT rates between UAE and UK. The percentage of VAT in the UK is 20%, 5 %, and Zero Rated. Whereas in UAE it is only 5 % and Zero Rated.
Documents required for Registration differ from country to country.
I haven’t studied UK VAT in details so cannot tell you more about this. Below given is the link of the UK Govt website. Hope this might help you.
https://www.gov.uk/vat-registration
This content looks informative. Nice Blog,
Thanks for sharing this information with us.
Thank you, dear.
Hi I am trying to register for a VAT Number in UAE. I already registered but I do not see any button like “Register for VAT”. I only see my DASHBOARD, MY PROFILE and DOWNLOADS. Under Downloads I only see Add New Taxable Person. Where can I see the button Register for VAT?
Will check and revert.
Hi Liza, I have the same question, did they replied to you?
In LLC company, do we need to include all partners’ details on the registration? One partner is also a company.
yes
I have applied for UAE. VAT registration for my new LLC company . But application got rejected 2 times. Reason: turnover or expenses did not exceed the Voluntary limit. So in this case, we are not eligible for VAT?
Yes, YOu are not eligible for VAT
Hi,
Could you pls share step by step guide for registering individual for VAT. (Saudi national, holding visa in UAE, owning an office for 7 years, wanted to rent the same office to outsider). He want to register as the rent is more than 375 K.
Thank you.
Hi Sadik, The process is all the same. While selecting the type of business you must select the Natural Person – Individual from the drop-down list.
My Application status id showing “Resubmit” . They have asked to provide the LPO copy for the next 30 days expected Turn over. The company is a new one.
Also asking for Declaration Letter , is this customs Declaration letter or something else?
Supposing we are not registered yet. so, we issued invoices without VAT over the few months. However, we noticed that our business is doing well and that we have reached the 375,000 turnover. We need to issue an invoice this week. so, the question is: Do we need to register before issuing another
invoice? Or we can issue invoices while applying for a registration?
Do we need to put VAT amount on it? or we will wait for the approval of our registration?
Hello, We have FZCO companies. They were just recently set up. We will do well above the 375K. However we don’t have any business in the UAE meaning we buy outside UAE and sell outside.
1. I don’t have to invoice my customers outside UAE with VAT right?
(goods don’t even come in UAE)
2. do I still need VAT numbers?
Nice information, it provides a clear and concise roadmap for individuals and businesses looking to navigate the UAE’s VAT registration process. The step-by-step approach is invaluable for simplifying what might seem like a complex procedure.