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VAT Return Filing Due Date in UAE

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VAT returns and payment are typically due within 28 days after the end of each VAT tax period (monthly or quarterly) via EmaraTax, even when no tax is payable.

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Align VAT periods with your accounting close. Set reminders 7 days before deadline and reconcile input/output VAT before submission.

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Last verified: June 2026

Fees and rules traced to official UAE authorities. KPM Global review cadence: monthly or on FTA/GDRFA updates.

Official source basis

Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.

Fees & rules last reviewed: June 2026

Frequently asked questions

Nil returns must still be filed on time to avoid FTA penalties.

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