VAT Consultancy Services
Registered Tax Agent Regulated by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority)
VAT Consultancy Services in the UAE
Strategic VAT planning that goes beyond filing forms, from advisors registered to represent you before the FTA.
VAT compliance in the UAE requires accurate records, timely filings, and a clear understanding of FTA regulations. Farahat & Co. provides professional VAT consultancy services tailored to each client’s business structure, industry, and specific tax requirements, helping businesses stay compliant, avoid penalties, and manage their VAT obligations efficiently.
- Registered FTA tax agent, authorised to represent your business directly before the Authority
- Strategic planning beyond compliance, covering cross-border transactions, reverse charge treatment, and tax grouping
- Current on VAT law changes, including the input tax recovery reforms taking effect in 2026
VAT consultancy at Farahat & Co. goes beyond return filing, providing strategic advice, risk management, and ongoing compliance support tailored to your business.
Our Specialists In VAT Consultancy Services
Romany Shayb
Senior VAT Consultant
Ahmad Ali Jourieh
Senior VAT Consultant
Nayomi Jayaweera
VAT Consultant
As a Trusted VAT Consultancy in the UAE, Farahat & Co. Offers the Following VAT Services:
What Does a VAT Consultant Do?
A VAT consultant helps businesses meet their UAE tax obligations accurately and efficiently, going beyond return filing to provide strategic advice, risk management, and ongoing compliance support. Our team supports businesses across the full range of VAT needs, coordinated under one relationship:
- Registration and deregistration, handling document collection, eligibility verification, and the full application process, or managing deregistration where a business no longer meets the threshold or has ceased trading
- VAT return filing, reconciling sales, purchases, and expense records before submission
- Compliance management, ensuring transactions, invoices, and records meet FTA documentation requirements
- Audit support and dispute resolution, preparing audit-ready documentation and representing businesses during FTA audits and disputes
- Refund assistance, verifying eligibility and coordinating with the FTA on refund applications
- Staff training, building in-house VAT capability across finance teams
For the detailed process behind any of these individual services, see our dedicated VAT Registration, VAT Return Filing, VAT Deregistration, VAT Refund, and VAT Audit pages.
VAT Advisory and Strategic Planning
Effective VAT planning helps businesses structure their operations efficiently, manage tax exposure, and stay ahead of compliance obligations. Our advisory work covers:
- Registration structure guidance, including whether to register as a single entity or as part of a tax group, and the implications of each
- Reverse charge mechanism advisory, ensuring correct application for imports and cross-border transactions received from outside the UAE
- GCC cross-border transaction management, applying the requirements of the Unified VAT Agreement to intra-GCC trade
- Invoice compliance, setting up standard and simplified invoicing systems that meet FTA requirements
- VAT training and awareness sessions, for internal finance and operations teams
Working with experienced VAT advisors allows businesses to focus on their core operations while their VAT compliance is managed accurately and proactively.
Recent VAT Law Changes to Be Aware Of
VAT rules in the UAE continue to evolve, and staying current matters as much as getting the basics right. Federal Decree-Law No. 16 of 2025 introduces a maximum five-year limit on claiming recoverable input tax, effective 1 January 2026. Businesses that have historically delayed input tax claims, whether due to administrative backlog or uncertainty over recoverability, now need to expedite refund requests to avoid permanently losing the right to recover that tax.
This change makes proactive VAT reviews more valuable than ever: businesses with unclaimed input tax sitting on older transactions should assess their position now, before the five-year window closes on amounts that could otherwise still be recovered.
Additional Compliance and Advisory Support
Alongside our core VAT services, Farahat & Co. provides a broader range of compliance and financial management support for UAE businesses:
- Accounting software setup and integration aligned with FTA requirements
- Bookkeeping and accounting in line with IFRS and UAE Commercial Companies Law
- Payroll review for compliance with UAE Labour Law and the Wage Protection System
- Outsourced CFO and financial due diligence services
- Legal document preparation, including MOA, POA, and related records
- Cash flow planning and management
How to Choose the Right VAT Consultant
Choosing the right VAT consultant is an important decision, since the quality of advice and support directly affects your compliance position and financial exposure.
- FTA registration: confirm the consultant is a registered FTA tax agent, which requires passing the Authority’s own examination and demonstrates verified knowledge of UAE tax law
- Service coverage: look for a firm that provides end-to-end support, from registration and filing through to audit support, dispute resolution, and advisory
- Industry knowledge: a consultant familiar with your specific sector provides more relevant, practical advice tailored to your VAT challenges
- Reputation and track record: review client feedback and look for a demonstrated record of delivering accurate, reliable VAT services
- Transparent pricing: fees and scope of work should be clearly defined from the outset, with no hidden charges
