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Professional VAT Services in Dubai, UAE: Stay Compliant, Accurately, On Time, Every Filing Period

Since its introduction in January 2018, UAE VAT has become one of the most significant compliance obligations for businesses operating in the UAE. With a standard rate of 5%, strict FTA registration thresholds, quarterly or monthly VAT return filing requirements, and substantial FTA penalties for errors and late filings, VAT compliance is not something any UAE business can afford to get wrong. Yet many businesses are still filing inaccurate VAT returns, missing input tax recovery opportunities, and operating without a clear understanding of their UAE VAT obligations. Professional VAT services in Dubai ensure your business stays fully compliant with FTA requirements every single filing period.

RAFA Alliance provides comprehensive VAT services in Dubai and across the UAE, covering everything from initial FTA VAT registration and VAT accounting setup through to VAT return preparation, filing, and ongoing FTA compliance support. We also handle VAT deregistration when your business needs to cancel its registration, alongside accounting and bookkeeping and corporate tax support. Serving Dubai businesses with expert accounting, tax, and business support under one roof, we ensure your UAE VAT is handled accurately and on time every filing period. We adapt to your existing accounting software, whether it is QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Odoo, Tally, or any other system you currently use.

What's Included in Our VAT Services

Our UAE VAT services in Dubai cover everything your business needs to register with the FTA, maintain accurate VAT accounting, file VAT returns on time, and stay fully compliant with FTA VAT requirements every single filing period.

✔ UAE VAT registration with the FTA within required thresholds and deadlines
✔ UAE VAT advisory and transaction treatment guidance for standard, zero rated, and exempt supplies
✔ UAE VAT accounting and bookkeeping with correct tax code mapping in your accounting software
✔ UAE VAT return preparation and filing with the FTA on time every quarter or month
✔ Input tax recovery review and optimisation to ensure your business reclaims every dirham it is entitled to
✔ UAE VAT health check and compliance review to identify errors, risks, and missed recovery opportunities
✔ UAE VAT refund applications, VAT deregistration, and FTA correspondence management on your behalf
✔ FTA VAT audit support and voluntary disclosure assistance for UAE businesses

Who We Work With

Our UAE VAT services in Dubai are trusted by businesses at every stage of their VAT journey, from newly registered companies filing their first VAT return to established UAE businesses needing ongoing quarterly compliance, input tax recovery optimisation, or urgent FTA audit support. Whether you are a mainland company, a free zone entity, or a branch office, RAFA Alliance ensures your UAE VAT obligations are met accurately and on time every filing period.

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VAT Registration
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Newly Registered Businesses
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VAT Return Accuracy
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Partial Exemption and Reverse Charge
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FTA VAT Audit Support
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Voluntary Disclosure
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VAT Deregistration
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Trading and Manufacturing
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Hospitality and F and B
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Professional Services
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Monthly and Quarterly Filing

Whether you need UAE VAT registration with the FTA, ongoing monthly or quarterly VAT return filing, a VAT health check to identify missed recovery opportunities, VAT deregistration when you need to cancel your registration, or urgent FTA audit support, RAFA Alliance provides the expert UAE VAT guidance your business needs to stay fully compliant and penalty free.

How It Works

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Step 1: UAE VAT Assessment and FTA Registration

We begin with a comprehensive UAE VAT assessment, reviewing your business activities, revenue streams, and existing FTA compliance position to determine your exact VAT obligations and registration requirements. If you are not yet registered, we handle your UAE VAT registration with the FTA, ensuring it is completed correctly and within the required deadline to avoid FTA penalties. If you are already registered, we review your existing VAT setup to identify any gaps, errors, or missed input tax recovery opportunities that need to be addressed.

Step 2: UAE VAT Accounting Setup and Ongoing Bookkeeping

We set up your UAE VAT accounting correctly in your accounting software, ensuring all transactions are coded with the correct VAT treatment, tax codes, and FTA compliant classifications from day one. We adapt to your existing accounting software, whether it is QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Odoo, Tally, or any other system you currently use, to ensure your UAE VAT records are accurate, complete, and audit ready at all times.

Step 3: UAE VAT Return Preparation and Review

At the end of each UAE VAT period, we prepare your VAT return, reconciling your output tax, input tax, and net VAT position for the period. We review every return carefully before submission, checking for errors, identifying input tax recovery opportunities, and ensuring the return accurately and completely reflects your UAE VAT position before it goes to the FTA.

Step 4: UAE VAT Return Filing with the FTA

We file your UAE VAT return with the FTA on your behalf, on time, every filing period without exception. We confirm submission, provide you with a filing confirmation, and keep you informed of your VAT liability or refund position so you can plan your business cash flow accordingly.

Step 5: Ongoing UAE VAT Advisory and FTA Support

We provide ongoing UAE VAT advisory support throughout the year, advising on the VAT treatment of specific transactions, responding to FTA correspondence, supporting you through any FTA VAT audits, submitting voluntary disclosures where required, handling VAT deregistration where your business no longer needs to be registered, and applying for VAT refunds where your business is eligible. Your UAE business is never left to deal with the FTA alone.

Why Businesses in Dubai Choose RAFA Alliance

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Deep UAE VAT Expertise

RAFA Alliance has been providing UAE VAT services in Dubai for businesses across every industry since VAT was introduced in January 2018, bringing deep practical knowledge of FTA requirements, VAT law, and VAT return filing to every client engagement.

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Deep FTA Knowledge

We have in depth knowledge of UAE VAT law, FTA requirements, filing processes, and the latest ministerial decisions, ensuring your UAE VAT returns are always accurate, complete, and fully compliant with FTA standards.

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Always Filed On Time

We never miss a UAE VAT filing deadline. Every return is submitted with the FTA on time, every filing period, ensuring your UAE business avoids FTA late filing penalties and maintains good standing with the authority at all times.

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Software Flexible

We handle your UAE VAT accounting and return preparation directly within your existing accounting software, whether it is QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Odoo, Tally, or any other system you currently use, with no disruption to your current setup.

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Input Tax Recovery Optimisation

We review your UAE input tax recovery on every VAT return, ensuring your business claims back every dirham of VAT it is entitled to under FTA rules and never overpays or misses a recovery opportunity.

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Full Confidentiality

All UAE VAT information, FTA correspondence, and business financial data is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism at all times, with strict data security protocols applied throughout our engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions About VAT Services in Dubai, UAE (FAQ)

+What is UAE VAT and who needs to register?
UAE VAT is a 5% consumption tax introduced on 1 January 2018. Businesses whose taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 over a rolling twelve month period are required to register for VAT. Businesses with taxable supplies, imports, or taxable expenses above AED 187,500 may choose to register voluntarily, which allows them to recover VAT paid on business costs. Failure to register when required can result in FTA penalties.
+How often do we need to file a VAT return in the UAE?
Most UAE businesses file VAT returns quarterly. Businesses with higher turnover may be required to file monthly. Your filing frequency is assigned by the Federal Tax Authority at the time of registration and shown in your FTA account. Returns must be filed and payment made within 28 days of the end of each VAT period. If the deadline falls on a weekend or public holiday it moves to the next working day.
+What happens if we file a VAT return late or make an error?
Late filing and late payment each carry their own FTA penalty, and they can both apply at the same time. The late filing penalty applies even where the return shows nothing payable, so a nil return still has to be filed on time. Errors in VAT returns can also result in penalties depending on the nature and value of the error. If you have made an error in a previously filed return, a voluntary disclosure should be submitted to the FTA as soon as possible to reduce your exposure.
+What is input tax and how do we recover it?
Input tax is the VAT you pay on your business purchases and expenses. You recover it by offsetting it against the output tax you collect from your customers, which reduces your net VAT liability. Correct bookkeeping and valid tax invoices are essential here, since missing or invalid documentation is one of the most common reasons input tax gets disallowed. We review your input tax recovery on every return to ensure you claim back every dirham you are entitled to.
+Which accounting software do you work with?
We adapt to your existing accounting software, whether it is QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Odoo, Tally, or any other system you currently use.
+What is a VAT voluntary disclosure and when should we submit one?
A voluntary disclosure is a formal notification to the FTA that you have identified an error or omission in a previously filed VAT return. Submitting one proactively, before the FTA identifies the error itself, can significantly reduce your penalty exposure and signals good faith. If you have discovered an error in a past return, contact us immediately and we will advise on the best course of action.
+Can you support us through an FTA VAT audit?
Yes. We provide full audit support throughout any FTA VAT audit. We prepare all required documentation, liaise with the FTA on your behalf, respond to queries, and work to achieve the best possible outcome for your business.
+Do you handle VAT deregistration?
Yes. If your business stops making taxable supplies, or your taxable supplies fall below the required threshold, you may need to apply to cancel your VAT registration with the FTA. Deregistration has its own deadline and applying late can attract a penalty. We handle the full VAT and Corporate Tax deregistration process on your behalf, including your final return and settling any outstanding balance.
+How do we get started?
Simply contact us for a free consultation. We will review your VAT position, assess your compliance status, and provide a clear plan to get your VAT registration, accounting, and filing fully in order.

Professional UAE VAT Services in Dubai, Get Your VAT Right Every Filing Period

Stop worrying about UAE VAT deadlines, filing errors, and FTA penalties. RAFA Alliance provides comprehensive VAT services for businesses in Dubai and across the UAE, from FTA registration and VAT accounting through to return filing and ongoing FTA compliance support, so your business stays fully compliant and penalty-free every filing period.

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