VAT Registration & Deregistration

Registering on time, in the right way, matters: late registration carries an administrative penalty, and businesses that no longer meet the criteria must deregister correctly to avoid further charges. We assess your position, register or deregister you through EmaraTax, and keep your VAT status accurate.

▌ Mandatory, Voluntary, and Exception

• • Mandatory registration required when taxable turnover exceeds AED 375,000, with the application due within 30 days of crossing the threshold.
• • Voluntary registration available above AED 187,500, often used by start-ups to recover input VAT on early costs.
• • Exception from registration businesses making only zero-rated supplies may apply to be excepted, removing the need to file returns.

▌ What’s Involved

• • Threshold assessment we review your turnover and forecasts against the mandatory and voluntary thresholds.
• • Application we prepare and submit the registration application, with supporting documents, through EmaraTax.
• • TRN issuance we obtain your 15-digit VAT Tax Registration Number.
• • Group registration we advise on VAT group registration for related entities where it is beneficial.
• • Deregistration we handle deregistration when turnover falls below the threshold for the required period or supplies cease.