VAT & Indirect Tax Advisory.
VAT registration, return preparation and FTA correspondence for Business Bay and wider Dubai businesses, served from our Al Qusais office.
Applied on standard commercial supplies, Mainland services, and goods transactions within the UAE.
Statutory 12-month trailing turnover threshold requiring mandatory registration with the FTA.
Optional registration threshold for emerging entities wishing to recover input VAT on capital expenditures.
Comprehensive VAT Advisory Services
Failure to comply with UAE VAT rules can result in heavy administrative penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 40 of 2017. Our practice provides ongoing protection through verified invoice validation, reconciliation, and timely submissions.
FTA Audit Defense & Penalty Relief
Received an FTA notice or penalty assessment? Taxbay prepares detailed reconsideration petitions and technical position papers to resolve tax disputes with minimal disruption to your operations.
Direct Contact with Senior VAT Consultant
VAT Compliance & Regulatory Protocols
What is the difference between Zero-Rated and Exempt supplies under UAE VAT?
Zero-rated supplies (such as exports of goods and international passenger transport) are taxed at 0%, but the taxable person retains the right to recover input VAT incurred on related expenses. Exempt supplies (such as local passenger transport and residential leases) do not incur VAT, but no input tax can be recovered on associated costs.
How does VAT apply to Designated Free Zones in the UAE?
Under Cabinet Decision No. 59 of 2017, goods transferred between Designated Zones or imported into a Designated Zone may be treated as outside the scope of UAE VAT, provided specific customs and physical security controls are maintained.
What is an FTA Voluntary Disclosure (Form 211)?
A Voluntary Disclosure is a formal submission to the Federal Tax Authority by a taxable person to notify the FTA of an error or omission in a previously submitted tax return resulting in a tax difference greater than AED 10,000.