VAT Registration UAE
Mandatory vs voluntary registration explained
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Quick answer
UAE businesses must register for VAT when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 (mandatory) or may register voluntarily from AED 187,500. Corporate Tax applies at 9% on profits above AED 375,000, with Small Business Relief available up to AED 3 million revenue for eligible resident persons.
Registration thresholds, returns, and EmaraTax compliance simplified for business owners.
Mandatory vs voluntary registration explained
Dubai business VAT obligations
Deadlines and EmaraTax filing
Dubai VAT registration & filing
9% CT, Small Business Relief, free zone 0%, and registration deadlines.
Overview for UAE companies
EmaraTax CT TRN application
Return deadlines & documents
Late registration & filing risks
Revenue up to AED 3M
QFZP and qualifying income
Calendars, TRN readiness, accounting records, and FTA agent support.
VAT, CT, licence & payroll dates
Post-licence VAT & CT steps
Bookkeeping, VAT & CT filing
TRN setup on FTA portal
VAT & CT filing representation
CT advisory & filing
Source basis
Based on Federal Tax Authority (tax.gov.ae) public guidance on VAT and Corporate Tax. KPM Global simplified this for business owners — not a substitute for official FTA advice or EmaraTax records.
Last reviewed: June 2026
VAT registration is mandatory 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 is available from AED 187,500 in taxable supplies, imports, or taxable expenses.
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