TAX & REGULATORY

VAT Compliance — Registration to Refund

TRN registration, quarterly VAT returns, refund applications and full FTA audit representation.

5%UAE VAT rate
QuarterlyReturn cycle
FTAAudit-ready

VAT mistakes are expensive. Late filings trigger penalties. Bad records trigger audits. We keep you clean.

We manage the complete VAT lifecycle for UAE businesses: TRN registration and deregistration, quarterly return preparation and e-filing, input tax recovery optimisation, refund applications, and full representation during FTA audits.

What's Included

Full-scope vat for UAE businesses

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01

TRN registration

New registrations, amendments and deregistration when thresholds change.

02

Quarterly VAT returns

Form 201 preparation, reconciliation to books and timely e-filing.

03

VAT refunds

Refund applications prepared with supporting documentation for FTA review.

04

FTA audit support

Full representation during FTA desk audits and field inspections.

05

VAT health-check

Gap analysis on input tax recovery, exempt supplies and reverse charge.

06

Cross-border VAT

GCC and international transaction VAT treatment and documentation.

Our Process

How we work with you

Click a step to explore our vat workflow.

STEP 1

Book review

We reconcile your books to VAT return line items every quarter.

STEP 2

Return prep

Form 201 completed with full supporting schedules.

STEP 3

Partner review

Every return reviewed by a CA partner before submission.

STEP 4

FTA liaison

We handle all FTA correspondence — you never face them alone.

Who It's For

Built for UAE businesses like yours

VAT-registered SMEs

Quarterly filing included in bookkeeping tiers.

Why Shaikh Associates

Partner-led chartered accountants in Dubai

12+

Years UAE accounting experience

Big 4-trained chartered accountant partners on every engagement.

3,000+

Clients served

From solo founders to multinationals across all seven UAE emirates.

4hr

Partner response time

Direct WhatsApp access to a qualified CA partner — not handed off to juniors.

FAQ

Common questions about vat in the UAE

When must a UAE business register for VAT?

Mandatory registration applies when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.

How often are VAT returns filed in the UAE?

Most VAT-registered businesses file quarterly VAT returns (Form 201) through the FTA EmaraTax portal.

Can you represent us during an FTA VAT audit?

Yes. We provide full FTA audit representation — document preparation, query responses and liaison so you are not facing the authority alone.

Ready to get started?

Speak with a Big 4-trained partner. Fixed fees. No surprise invoices.