VAT Registration
Register with the Federal Tax Authority correctly and get your tax registration number.
Starting from
AED 0
FTA government fee
- Typical timeline
- 3-10 working days
- Best for
- Companies near or above the VAT threshold
- Mandatory threshold
- AED 375,000
- FTA government fee
- From AED 0
About VAT Registration
UAE businesses must register for VAT once taxable supplies and imports pass AED 375,000 over 12 months or are expected to within 30 days. Voluntary registration is possible from AED 187,500.
We check whether you need to register, prepare the application and handle follow-up with the FTA.
Right decision
We confirm whether registration is mandatory or voluntary.
Clean application
Fewer rejections and clarification requests.
On time
Avoid late registration penalties.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Mandatory
AED 375,000
Mandatory registration threshold for taxable supplies and imports for UAE-resident businesses.
Voluntary
AED 187,500
Voluntary registration threshold where the applicable conditions are met.
Portal
EmaraTax
VAT registration applications are submitted through the FTA's digital platform.
Result
TRN
An approved registration provides the taxpayer's VAT registration details.
Is this right for you?
Who may need VAT registration?
UAE businesses approaching the mandatory VAT threshold
Businesses eligible for voluntary VAT registration
Businesses importing or making taxable supplies
Non-resident businesses making taxable UAE supplies where the applicable rules require registration
Know when registration becomes necessary
For UAE-resident businesses, mandatory VAT registration generally applies when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months or are expected to exceed that amount in the next 30 days.
Voluntary registration may be available once the applicable AED 187,500 threshold is exceeded or expected to be exceeded.
- Review taxable supplies and imports
- Check the previous 12 months
- Consider the next 30 days where relevant
- Assess voluntary registration eligibility
- Prepare the EmaraTax application
Registration creates ongoing obligations
Once registered, the business must maintain appropriate VAT records, issue compliant tax invoices where applicable and meet its filing and payment obligations.
We can continue supporting the business with VAT return preparation and bookkeeping.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Business identity
- Trade licence
- Company registration details
- Owner or authorised signatory information
Business activity
- Description of activities
- Expected taxable supplies
- Customer and supplier information where relevant
Financial evidence
- Turnover information
- Sales invoices
- Purchase information
- Bank details where requested
Threshold assessment
We review the relevant taxable supplies, imports and applicable threshold before submission.
What is included
- Eligibility assessment
- EmaraTax application
- Business activity mapping
- Follow-up with the FTA
- Tax registration number (TRN) support
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Assess
Check turnover and the registration requirement.
- 2
Prepare
Gather licence, bank and turnover documents.
- 3
Submit
File the application on the FTA portal.
- 4
Receive TRN
Certificate issued and filing calendar set.
Important to know
Before you proceed
The threshold is not simply total revenue
VAT registration depends on the applicable taxable supplies, imports and other rules rather than simply looking at every amount received.
Non-residents have different rules
Non-UAE-resident businesses making taxable UAE supplies can have mandatory registration obligations regardless of the normal resident threshold where the relevant conditions apply.
Registration starts ongoing compliance
Once registered, the business must keep records and meet its VAT filing and payment obligations.
Thresholds should be monitored
Businesses approaching a threshold should monitor taxable activity rather than waiting until the last moment.
Questions, answered
Can't find what you need? Message us and a consultant will reply.
Ask on WhatsAppWhen taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, or are expected to in the next 30 days.
Late registration can lead to penalties. If you may be late, contact us early so we can advise.
Ready to start with VAT Registration?
Tell us about your situation. A consultant will confirm what you need, the cost and the timeline.
Brightlink is an independent private consultancy and is not a government authority. Prices and rules can change.
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