VAT Filing Services in UAE
Managing quarterly VAT returns can be stressful. Miss a detail or a deadline, and you risk penalties or cash-flow disruption.
At Concord Accounting & Taxation services, we prepare, review, and file your VAT returns through EmaraTax with precision so you stay compliant and focused on growth.
What is VAT Filing?
VAT filing is the process of reporting your sales (output VAT) and business expenses (input VAT) to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) for a given tax period (usually quarterly).
The return shows how much VAT you’ve collected from customers, how much you can reclaim, and the net VAT payable or refundable.
Key outputs of a correct return:
Accurate Box-by-Box return on EmaraTax
Reconciled sales, purchases, and adjustments
Clear net payable / refund position
Proper supporting schedules for audit trail
Who must file VAT returns in the UAE?
All VAT-registered businesses (mainland and free zone) must file returns for every assigned tax period, even if there are no transactions (nil return).
Typical filers include:
Trading, contracting & services companies
E-commerce & marketplace sellers
Importers/exporters using reverse-charge
Group VAT registrants (VAT groups)
VAT Filing Periods & Deadlines
Frequency: Monthly or Quarterly (as assigned by FTA)
Deadline: 28th day of the month following the end of the tax period
Example: Period Jan–Mar → due 28 April
Payment deadline is the same date as filing. Late filing or late payment triggers FTA penalties.
Documents & Data We Need (Typical)
Sales & tax invoices (by period)
Purchase/expense invoices with VAT
Credit/debit notes
Zero-rated & exempt sales breakdown
Imports/exports data (incl. customs code & statements)
Cash and bank reconciliations
Any adjustments (bad debts, write-offs, corrections)
Don’t worry. We will give you a simple checklist and templates so collection is quick and clean.
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How Concord Files Your VAT
We gather invoices, ledgers, and reports; check TRNs and invoice formats.
Match sales, purchases, and bank movements; handle reverse-charge and zero-rated logic.
Confirm input VAT eligibility; apply correct treatment for designated zones, exports, and adjustments.
Prepare the return, share a pre-filing summary for sign-off, then submit the VAT return.
Guide you to pay the exact net VAT due; share filing confirmation and archive schedules for audit readiness.
FTA Penalties for Late Filing
| Offence | FTA Penalty |
|---|---|
| Failure to Register on Time | AED 10,000 |
| Late Filing | AED 1,000 (first), AED 2,000 (repeat) |
| Late Payment | 2% monthly interest on outstanding tax |
| Failure to Maintain Records | AED 10,000 – 50,000 |
File your VAT
the right way, every time.
Concord Accounting & Taxation L.L.C. will prepare, review, and submit your UAE VAT return with complete accuracy.
Most Popular Questions About VAT Filing Services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, RAK
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about VAT Filing Services all across the UAE. Our experts have simplified the essentials so you can stay informed and compliant
Yes, you must submit a nil return for every tax period assigned to you.
In limited cases, yes. Depends upon if the purchases relate to taxable supplies and you hold valid tax invoices. We’ll assess and document eligibility.
If input VAT exceeds output VAT, we can apply for a VAT refund through EmaraTax with the required supporting evidence.
We’ll evaluate a correction in the next return or prepare a Voluntary Disclosure (VD) if thresholds require it.
Yes, combining bookkeeping + VAT filing improves accuracy and reduces costs.
