VAT and corporate tax services cover registration with the Federal Tax Authority, obtaining a Tax Registration Number, preparing and filing returns, and keeping the records that support declared figures. In the UAE both are administered by the Federal Tax Authority.
VAT in the UAE.
VAT applies to most goods and services in the UAE, with registration required once taxable supplies cross the mandatory threshold. Voluntary registration is available below it in defined circumstances.
The compliance work is not the return itself — it is the records behind it. A return is only as defensible as the documentation supporting the figures, and that is where most businesses get into difficulty.
Corporate tax.
Corporate tax applies to business profits, with the rate depending on taxable income, and relief available in defined circumstances. It is a separate regime from VAT with its own registration, filing and documentation requirements.
Businesses that registered for VAT and assumed corporate tax would be similar have found it is not. The two run in parallel and both need records.
What we do.
We handle registration, prepare and file returns, and review the records that support them. We also review existing filings where a business wants a second opinion on what was submitted.
Where a matter requires a legal opinion or a formal audit, that must come from a licensed firm, and we will tell you so rather than improvising.
The TRN matters more than people expect.
A Tax Registration Number is required for compliant invoicing and is frequently requested as part of commercial onboarding — including supplier registration and tender submissions. Companies that delayed registration have found it blocks commercial processes, not just tax filings.
What's included.
- VAT registration and Tax Registration Number handling
- Corporate tax registration
- Preparation and filing of VAT returns
- Preparation and filing of corporate tax returns
- Record-keeping review and documentation checks
- Reconciliation of declared figures against records
- Assistance with FTA correspondence
- Advisory on treatment of specific transactions
How we work.
- Review We establish your registration position and current filing obligations.
- Registration Registration is completed and the TRN obtained where not already held.
- Records We review whether the records behind the figures are complete and consistent.
- Filing Returns prepared and filed within the statutory period.
- Ongoing Recurring filing and periodic review, so nothing is filed late or unsupported.
Worth knowing.
- We separate what we can do from what requires a licensed firm — legal opinions and formal audit opinions are not ours to issue.
- Records are reviewed before returns are filed, because a filed return cannot be quietly unsupported.
- A TRN is also a commercial requirement, not only a tax one, and we treat it that way.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to register for VAT?
Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies exceed the threshold set by the Federal Tax Authority. Voluntary registration is available in defined circumstances. We assess your position before recommending anything.
What is a TRN and why does it matter?
A Tax Registration Number identifies you for tax purposes and is required for compliant invoicing. It is also requested in commercial onboarding, including supplier registration and tenders.
Is corporate tax the same as VAT?
No. They are separate regimes with separate registration, rates, filing and documentation requirements. Being registered for one does not satisfy the other.
Can you file returns on our behalf?
Yes. We prepare and file returns and keep the schedule so nothing is filed late.
Do you issue audit opinions?
No. Statutory audit opinions are issued by licensed audit firms. We prepare, review and file.
What happens if we have already filed something incorrectly?
We review what was submitted, identify the issue and work through the correction route. It is better addressed before it is raised with you.