VAT Accounting & Compliance Support

Value Added Tax in the UAE is charged at 5% and administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). VAT-registered businesses must issue compliant tax invoices, keep accurate records and submit periodic returns — commonly quarterly, though some businesses file monthly.

Mistakes in VAT records can lead to administrative penalties and disputes. Our VAT accounting support keeps your records clean and your returns accurate and on time.

What Our VAT Support Includes

• VAT record-keeping – Proper recording of output VAT on sales and input VAT on purchases.
• Invoice & document review – Checking that tax invoices and credit notes meet requirements.
• VAT reconciliation – Agreeing VAT ledgers to sales, purchases and returns.
• VAT return preparation support – Compiling figures for the periodic return.
• Treatment guidance – Identifying standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt and out-of-scope supplies.
• Registration & deregistration support – Guidance on mandatory and voluntary registration.
• Audit & review support – Assistance with FTA queries and documentation requests.

Our Process

1. Review – Assess your VAT status, filing period and current records.
2. Clean up – Correct classification or documentation issues.
3. Reconcile – Match VAT ledgers with accounting records.
4. Prepare – Compile return figures and supporting schedules for your approval.
5. Maintain – Ongoing monitoring each VAT period.

Key Benefits

• Accurate VAT returns submitted on time
• Reduced risk of penalties and FTA queries
• Correct VAT treatment of transactions
• Better cash flow planning for VAT payments and refunds
• Well-organized records for inspection

Documents We Typically Need

VAT registration certificate, tax invoices (sales and purchases), credit notes, import/customs documents, bank statements, ledgers and previous VAT returns.

Who Needs This Service

VAT-registered businesses, companies approaching the registration threshold (AED 375,000 annual taxable supplies), and businesses with import/export, mixed supplies or complex VAT treatment.