What our VAT filing service includes
- Reviewing sales invoices, purchase invoices and import records
- Checking which input VAT you can recover, and keeping the evidence the FTA expects
- Correct treatment of standard-rated, zero-rated and exempt supplies
- Reverse charge on imports and certain domestic purchases
- Filing your VAT return on EmaraTax and confirming the amount to pay
- Voluntary disclosures to correct errors in past VAT returns
Deadline reminders every period
We track your tax periods and contact you before each VAT return is due, so you're never rushing to meet the 28-day deadline.
Found an error in a past return?
A voluntary disclosure corrects it before the FTA finds it, which keeps penalties lower. We can prepare and submit it for you.
Documents required for VAT filing
- Sales invoices and credit notes for the period
- Purchase and expense invoices
- Import and export documents, including customs declarations
- Bank statements
- Details of any adjustments, such as bad debts
How VATAXSYS handles your VAT filing
Share your records
Send your invoices and statements, or give us access to your accounting software.
Review
We check every figure and flag missing tax invoices.
Your approval
We confirm VAT payable or refundable before filing.
Filed on EmaraTax
We submit your VAT return and share the confirmation.
VAT Filing FAQs
When is the VAT return due in the UAE?
Your VAT return and any VAT payment are due within 28 days after the end of each tax period.
Do I need to file a VAT return if I had no sales?
Yes. Every VAT-registered business must file a return for each tax period, even if it's a nil return.
What is the penalty for filing a VAT return late?
AED 1,000 for the first late return, and AED 2,000 for each repeat within 24 months, plus penalties on any VAT paid late.
How do I correct a mistake in a VAT return I already filed?
Depending on the amount, the error is corrected in your next return or through a voluntary disclosure. We'll tell you which applies and handle it.