Corporate tax
VAT Registration & Filing Services in the UAE
Soft Power Audit & Tax Agency handles UAE VAT registration, return filing, refund claims, penalty reconsideration and VAT health checks as an FTA Authorized Tax Agent. VAT rules are administered by the UAE Federal Tax Authority, and we manage the full cycle so filings are accurate, supported and submitted on time.
We work with businesses in Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, Khalifa City, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah, across construction, trading, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, real estate and professional services.
What is VAT in the UAE?
Value Added Tax (VAT) is an indirect tax charged at 5% on most goods and services supplied in the UAE. Registered businesses charge VAT on their taxable supplies, recover input VAT on eligible purchases, and file periodic VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority reporting the net amount payable or refundable.
What is the VAT registration threshold?
VAT registration is mandatory once taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that figure within the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500 of taxable supplies or taxable expenses. We assess your turnover history, confirm which threshold applies and prepare the registration file.
Our VAT services
From first registration through to complex refund claims and disputes, we handle the full VAT lifecycle.
- VAT registration, group registration and deregistration
- Input tax review and recovery optimisation
- Voluntary disclosure for historic errors
- VAT health checks and transaction mapping
- Quarterly and monthly VAT return preparation and filing
- VAT refund claims and follow-up with the FTA
- Penalty reconsideration requests
- Zero-rating and exemption assessment for exports and specific sectors
VAT penalties and reconsideration
If you have received an FTA penalty, we prepare a reconsideration request supported by evidence, review the underlying filings to identify the root cause, correct historic returns through voluntary disclosure where required, and put controls in place so the issue is not repeated. Acting quickly matters — reconsideration requests are time-bound.
VAT health check
A health check reviews a sample of your sales and purchase transactions against filed returns to confirm correct treatment of standard-rated, zero-rated, exempt and reverse-charge items. It typically surfaces recoverable input tax that was missed and exposures that would otherwise appear during an FTA audit.
Why businesses across the UAE choose Soft Power for VAT compliance
Since 2017, Soft Power Audit & Tax Agency has supported SMEs, startups, free zone companies, contractors, retailers, manufacturers, healthcare providers and professional firms across Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, Khalifa City, Yas Island, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Every engagement is handled by one dedicated consultant and reviewed by a partner before it is released.
Our fees are agreed in writing before work begins, our queries are answered the same business day, and our advice is grounded in the regulations published by the UAE Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Ministry of Finance.
- FTA Authorized Tax Agent and certified audit firm
- IFRS-compliant financial reportin
- Confidential client handling and secure document exchange
- Registered liquidator for company closures
- Transparent, fixed-scope pricing with no hourly surprises
Frequently asked questions
Since 2017, Soft Power Audit & Tax Agency has supported SMEs, startups, free zone companies, contractors, retailers, manufacturers, healthcare providers and professional firms across Abu Dhabi, Musaffah, Khalifa City, Yas Island, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah. Every engagement is handled by one dedicated consultant and reviewed by a partner before it is released.
Our fees are agreed in writing before work begins, our queries are answered the same business day, and our advice is grounded in the regulations published by the UAE Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Ministry of Finance.
- Corporate Tax registration and obtaining your tax registration number
- Taxable income computation and disclosure schedules
- Qualifying Free Zone Person assessment and substance review
- Small Business Relief and exemption assessment
- Annual Corporate Tax return preparation and filing
- Tax health checks on prior filings and accounting records
- Transfer pricing documentation support for related-party transactions
- Representation and correspondence with the Federal Tax Authority
Related services
UAE tax rules referenced on this page are issued by the Federal Tax Authority and the UAE Ministry of Finance.
Helpful resources
Latest insights
Corporate Tax Guide UAE
Registration, taxable income, reliefs and the nine-month filing deadline explained for UAE businesses.
VAT Registration Checklist
Thresholds, documents and timelines for mandatory and voluntary VAT registration with the FTA.
Bookkeeping Best Practices
Monthly closing routines that keep UAE businesses audit-ready and VAT-accurate all year.
Audit Preparation Checklist
Every document your auditor will request, and how to have it ready before fieldwork begins.
ICV Documentation Guide
What ADNOC and government tender committees expect in your ICV submission file.
Key deadlines to plan around
Corporate Tax
Return due within 9 months after financial year-end.
VAT
Quarterly filing based on your assigned FTA period.
Statutory Audit
Complete before free zone licence renewal.
ICV
Annual renewal for ADNOC and government suppliers.
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FTA Authorized Tax Agent · Certified Auditors · Registered Liquidator · Abu Dhabi, UAE. Reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current UAE Corporate Tax and VAT regulations issued by the Federal Tax Authority.