Changes that need a VAT amendment
- New or renewed trade licence, or a change in licence details
- Business name, legal form or business activities
- Business address, branches or contact details
- Owners, partners or shareholders
- Manager or authorised signatory
- Bank account details for refunds
- Adding or removing members of a VAT group
Correcting a past VAT return
If you find an error in a return you already filed, it is corrected either in your next return or through a voluntary disclosure, depending on the amount involved. Correcting it yourself, before the FTA finds it, keeps the penalties far lower. We will tell you which route applies and handle the submission.
Some changes need FTA approval
Simple contact details update quickly, while changes such as business activities or legal type are reviewed by the FTA before they take effect. We will tell you what to expect before filing.
Documents required for VAT amendment
- Updated trade licence
- Amended Memorandum of Association, if ownership changed
- Emirates ID and passport of new owners, managers or signatories
- Proof of new address, such as a tenancy contract
- New bank account IBAN letter, if bank details changed
- Supporting records, for a voluntary disclosure
How VATAXSYS handles your VAT amendment
Tell us what changed
We confirm whether it is an amendment, a disclosure, or both.
Documents
You send the updated papers or the records behind the correction.
Submitted on EmaraTax
We file the amendment or voluntary disclosure and handle FTA queries.
Approved
We confirm once the FTA accepts the change.
VAT Amendment FAQs
When do I need to update my VAT registration details?
Within 20 business days of any change to the details in your VAT record, including your licence, address, activities, owners, signatory or bank details.
How do I correct a mistake in a VAT return I already filed?
Small errors are usually corrected in your next return, and larger ones through a voluntary disclosure. We will confirm which applies to your case and prepare it.
Does a VAT amendment change my TRN?
No. Your Tax Registration Number stays the same. Only the details attached to it are updated.
Do I need to amend my corporate tax registration too?
Usually, yes. They are separate registrations, so the same business change normally needs updating on both.