UAE · Accounting & Tax Advisory
VAT Registration & Deregistration in the UAE
Not sure whether you must register for VAT, or need to cancel a registration you no longer need? We check your numbers against the FTA thresholds, prepare the documents and file the application on EmaraTax with you.
What’s included
- Threshold check on your last 12 months and next 30 days of sales
- Document checklist (trade licence, Emirates ID/passport, bank letter, turnover evidence)
- EmaraTax application, follow-up on FTA queries, TRN certificate
- Tax group registrations for related companies
- Deregistration when you stop making taxable supplies or fall below the threshold
Who it’s for
- New mainland and free zone companies
- Freelancers and sole establishments close to the threshold
- Businesses importing goods or services
- Companies that registered but no longer need VAT
Key rules, from the official source
Registration is mandatory when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 (or are expected to in the next 30 days); voluntary registration is possible above AED 187,500. FTA — Registration for VAT ↗
Checked 30 Oct 2026. Rules change; we confirm your own position before any filing.
How it works
- 1
Free 15-min call
Tell us where things stand.
- 2
Fixed quote
Scope, timeline and price in writing.
- 3
We do the work
Records organised, prepared and checked.
- 4
On-time filing
You review and approve before the deadline.
Questions
When must I register for UAE VAT?
Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, or are expected to within the next 30 days. You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500.
How long does VAT registration take?
Once the documents are complete, the EmaraTax application itself is quick to submit. The FTA then reviews it and may ask questions; we handle those with you until the TRN is issued.
Can I cancel my VAT registration?
Yes, a registration can be cancelled when the business stops making taxable supplies or no longer meets the conditions. Late deregistration can attract penalties, so we check your position and file the request on time.
Do free zone companies need VAT registration?
Usually yes, if they cross the threshold. Some designated-zone supplies have special rules, so we review your activity first.
Talk to us about vat registration & deregistration
Free 15-minute call, then a fixed quote. No obligation.