VAT
VAT Registration in the UAE: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
Who needs to register for VAT in the UAE, the AED 375,000 threshold, the documents required, and exactly how to register on EmaraTax — explained step by step.
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VAT & Corporate Tax, handled for your UAE business
Tax Assist UAE takes VAT and Corporate Tax off your plate — registration, filing and deadlines — for one clear fixed fee. Built for small businesses that would rather run their company than decode tax rules.
- VAT registration from AED 200
- Corporate Tax registration from AED 100
- No long-term contracts
What we do
Four core services, one trusted partner
From your first TRN to every quarterly return and annual Corporate Tax filing, we cover the full compliance cycle so nothing slips through the cracks.
VAT Registration
Get your Tax Registration Number (TRN) issued correctly the first time, with full FTA EmaraTax handling.
Starting from AED 200 Learn moreVAT Return Filing
Accurate quarterly VAT returns prepared, reviewed and submitted before every FTA deadline.
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Register your company for UAE Corporate Tax and secure your CT registration number on time.
Starting from AED 100 Learn moreCorporate Tax Filing
Corporate Tax returns prepared from your accounts, with reliefs applied and filed within the FTA window.
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Why Tax Assist UAE
Tax that feels handled, not hanging over you
Most owners do not need more spreadsheets — they need someone who knows the rules and gets it done. That is the whole job we do for you.
- A single, fixed fee agreed up front — no hourly surprises
- Your registration and returns handled directly on EmaraTax
- Plain-English answers, on WhatsApp, when you actually need them
- Deadline reminders so you never miss an FTA filing date
- Support for mainland and free zone companies across the UAE
- Help catching up on late filings and reducing penalty exposure
How it works
Getting compliant takes four simple steps
No portals to learn, no forms to wrestle with. You send us the basics and we handle the rest.
Tell us about your business
Send a quick message with your trade licence and turnover. We confirm exactly what the FTA requires and give you a fixed quote.
We prepare everything
We gather the documents, complete your EmaraTax application or return, and review every figure before anything is submitted.
Submit & confirm
We file with the FTA, share your TRN or confirmation, and explain what it means for your business in plain language.
Stay compliant
We track your next deadline and remind you in good time, so filing season is never a scramble again.
Transparent pricing
Clear fees, agreed before we start
Registration is fixed and published. Filing is quoted to your real transaction volume, so you only pay for the work your business actually needs.
VAT Registration
AED 200 / from
- Eligibility review
- EmaraTax application
- TRN issued to you
Most popular Corporate Tax Registration
AED 100 / from
- CT registration on EmaraTax
- Registration number secured
- Deadline confirmed for you
Corporate Tax Filing
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- Return from your accounts
- Reliefs applied
- Filed within 9 months
Who we help
Made for the businesses that keep the UAE running
New companies & startups
Just set up your trade licence? We get your tax registrations right from day one so you start clean.
Freelancers & consultants
Sole establishments and professional licence holders who need to register and file without the overhead.
Trading & e-commerce
Higher transaction volumes mean tighter VAT discipline. We keep your quarterly returns accurate and on time.
Free zone companies
Understand your Qualifying Free Zone Person status and stay compliant for both VAT and Corporate Tax.
SMEs & family businesses
Established firms that want one reliable point of contact for everything tax-related.
Catching up on filings
Behind on returns or facing a penalty? We bring you back into good standing with the FTA.
Good to know
Questions UAE owners ask us most
Who must register for VAT in the UAE?
VAT registration is mandatory if your taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or if you expect to cross that threshold within the next 30 days. Businesses with taxable supplies or expenses above AED 187,500 can also register voluntarily.
What is the VAT rate in the UAE?
The standard VAT rate is 5%. Certain supplies — such as some exports, international transport, and specific healthcare and education services — are zero-rated (0%), while a small number of supplies, like some financial services and bare land, are exempt.
How often do I have to file VAT returns?
Most businesses file VAT returns quarterly through the FTA EmaraTax portal, although the FTA assigns monthly periods to some larger businesses. The return and any payment are due by the 28th day of the month following the end of each tax period.
What is the UAE Corporate Tax rate?
Corporate Tax is charged at 0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000 and 9% on taxable income above that amount. A separate 15% Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax applies only to very large multinational groups with global revenue of at least EUR 750 million, and does not affect typical small businesses.
Does my small business really need to register for Corporate Tax?
In almost all cases, yes. Taxable persons carrying on a business in the UAE must register for Corporate Tax and obtain a registration number, even if their profits are below AED 375,000 or they intend to claim Small Business Relief. Free zone companies must register too.
When did UAE Corporate Tax start?
Corporate Tax applies to financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023. For a company with a calendar financial year, the first tax period runs from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Insights & guides
Make sense of UAE tax, one guide at a time
Practical, up-to-date explainers written for business owners — not accountants.
Corporate Tax
UAE Corporate Tax Explained: Rates, Thresholds and Who Must Register
A clear breakdown of UAE Corporate Tax for small businesses — the 0% and 9% rates, the AED 375,000 threshold, who has to register, and how taxable income is worked out.
VAT
How to File VAT Returns in the UAE: Deadlines, EmaraTax and Common Mistakes
A practical walkthrough of filing VAT returns in the UAE — tax periods, the 28-day deadline, the VAT201 form on EmaraTax, how to pay, and the errors that cost businesses money.
Ready to sort your VAT & Corporate Tax?
Book a free, no-obligation consultation. We will review your situation, explain exactly what the FTA requires, and give you a fixed quote — usually within the same day.