VAT Registration
Register for VAT in the UAE and obtain your Tax Registration Number (TRN) without the penalties.
VAT registration is a fundamental step for an organisation — it boosts the business profile and averts financial penalties. A business registered for VAT is issued a unique Tax Registration Number (TRN) by the authority.
All taxable persons resident in the UAE whose annual supplies exceed — or are anticipated to exceed — the mandatory registration threshold of AED 375,000 should register for VAT in the UAE. Penalties apply for discrepancies.
VAT applies equally to tax-registered organisations on the UAE mainland and in the free zones. However, if the UAE Cabinet defines a specific free zone as a ‘designated zone’, it is treated as outside the UAE for tax purposes.
Documents & information required for VAT registration:
- Documents identifying the authorised signatory (passport copy, Emirates ID for the owners).
- Trade licence copy of the company.
- Certificate of incorporation, articles of association, power of attorney, etc.
- Description of business activities.
- Turnover for the last 12 months in AED, with supporting documents for 12-month sales.
- Expected turnover in the next 30 days.
- Estimated value of imports for one year from each GCC country.
- Estimated value of exports for one year to each GCC country.
- Whether you expect to deal with GCC suppliers or customers.
- Supporting documents for customs registration in each emirate, if applicable.
- Bank account details.
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