What this service is
VAT registration tells the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) that your business charges and collects VAT. Once approved, you receive a Tax Registration Number (TRN) and can issue tax invoices.
Registration is mandatory when your taxable supplies and imports in the last 12 months, or expected in the next 30 days, go above AED 375,000. You may register voluntarily if your supplies or taxable expenses go above AED 187,500.
You must apply within 30 days of reaching the mandatory threshold. Late registration can lead to a penalty of AED 10,000. We check your numbers, prepare the application and submit it through the FTA's EmaraTax portal.
What's included
- A check of whether registration is mandatory, voluntary or not yet needed
- Preparation and review of your registration application
- Submission through the FTA EmaraTax portal
- Follow-up with the FTA until your TRN is issued
- Guidance on tax invoices, VAT records and return deadlines
- A short handover call explaining what to do after registration
How it works
Eligibility check
We review your sales and expenses and confirm whether you must, may or need not register.
Prepare the application
We collect your documents and complete the EmaraTax application with you.
Submit and follow up
We submit the application and respond to any questions from the FTA.
Receive your TRN
You receive your TRN and certificate. We explain invoicing, record keeping and your first return date.
Common questions
What is the VAT registration threshold in the UAE?
The mandatory threshold is AED 375,000 of taxable supplies and imports over 12 months. The voluntary threshold is AED 187,500. We confirm the current figures with you before you apply.
How long does registration take?
It depends on the FTA's review. A complete application with the right documents helps avoid delays. We will tell you what to expect when we start.
Can I register voluntarily?
Yes, if you meet the voluntary threshold. Voluntary registration lets you recover VAT on business costs and can help when your customers are VAT-registered.
What happens after I get my TRN?
You start charging VAT on taxable supplies, issue compliant tax invoices, keep records and file returns on time. We can handle this for you.