VAT Return Filing Services
Registered Tax Agent Regulated by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority)
VAT Return Filing Services in the UAE
Reconciled figures, correctly categorised, submitted before the 28-day window closes.
VAT-registered businesses in the UAE are required to file accurate returns with the Federal Tax Authority within prescribed deadlines. Errors, omissions, or late submissions can result in penalties and increased FTA scrutiny. Farahat & Co. provides structured VAT return filing services, managing the full process from transaction review and reconciliation through to submission and post-filing compliance support.
- Registered FTA tax agent, submitting returns directly through EmaraTax on your behalf
- Full reconciliation review, checking output and input tax against your accounting records before submission
- Structured packages by transaction volume, scaling from smaller businesses through to high-volume operations
Whether you’re filing quarterly or monthly, our team keeps your VAT position accurate and your filings on time, every period.
Our Specialists In VAT Return Filing 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 Is a VAT Return, and Who Must File?
A VAT return is a formal declaration submitted to the Federal Tax Authority showing the total VAT collected on sales and the total VAT paid on purchases during a given tax period. The net difference, output tax minus input tax, is either payable to the FTA or eligible for a refund or credit carry-forward.
VAT returns must be filed by all taxable persons registered under UAE VAT law, including businesses with taxable turnover exceeding AED 375,000, businesses supplying taxable goods or services within the UAE, and businesses importing goods or services from outside the UAE. Returns are submitted through EmaraTax using the VAT 201 form, with most businesses filing quarterly and some assigned monthly filing based on their turnover or activity.
Our VAT Return Filing Process
- Collect financial records: gather all sales invoices, purchase records, expense details, and supporting accounting data for the tax period.
- Calculate output VAT: determine the total VAT charged on all taxable sales and supplies made during the period.
- Calculate input VAT: identify all VAT paid on purchases, imports, and business expenses eligible for recovery.
- Reconcile VAT position: compare output VAT against input VAT to calculate the net VAT payable or refundable for the period.
- Complete the VAT 201 return: enter taxable supplies, expenses, VAT amounts, and any required adjustments in EmaraTax.
- Review and submit: verify all calculations and entries before submission, since errors at this stage can trigger penalties or FTA queries.
- Make VAT payment: settle any payable amount through EmaraTax using e-Dirham, bank transfer, or an authorised payment channel.
- Retain confirmation: submission confirmation and payment proof are kept on file, ready for any future FTA audit.
Key VAT Concepts for Accurate Filing
Understanding how different supply types are treated under UAE VAT law is essential for accurate return filing.
- Standard-rated supplies: taxed at 5%, covering the majority of goods and services.
- Zero-rated supplies: include exports, international transport, and certain education and healthcare services.
- Exempt supplies: include residential property rental, local passenger transport, and certain financial services.
- Reverse charge mechanism: applies to imports and certain cross-border transactions where the recipient accounts for VAT rather than the supplier.
VAT calculation itself comes down to output tax (VAT charged on sales) minus input tax (VAT paid on purchases and eligible expenses), giving the net VAT payable or refundable for the period.
VAT Advisory and Compliance Support
VAT compliance requires accurate interpretation of tax laws, correct transaction treatment, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes. Beyond return preparation itself, our support covers:
- VAT registration and deregistration guidance
- Review and optimisation of accounting systems for VAT compliance
- Advisory on VAT treatment for local and international transactions
- Support with FTA queries, audits, and notices
- VAT impact assessment for new business activities
- VAT refund applications and credit carry-forward management
Records You Must Maintain
VAT-registered businesses must retain the following records for a minimum of five years:
- Accounting records and supporting documents for all VAT transactions
- VAT invoices issued and received
- Output and input tax ledgers
- Purchase and sales records
- Import and export transaction records
These records may be requested by the FTA during a review or audit, and incomplete records at that stage significantly weaken a business’s position.
VAT Return Filing Penalties
Non-compliance with VAT return filing requirements can lead to administrative penalties under Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025:
- Late filing: AED 1,000 for the first offence, rising to AED 2,000 for repeat offences within 24 months.
- Late payment: a flat 14% per annum, calculated monthly on the outstanding tax, effective 14 April 2026.
- Providing false data or information to the FTA: a fixed penalty, in addition to any resulting tax adjustment.
Because these figures are updated periodically, businesses should confirm the currently applicable amounts before assuming a specific figure applies to their situation. Timely, accurate filing remains the most effective way to avoid this exposure entirely.
Common VAT Filing Mistakes We Help You Avoid
- Poor record keeping: we maintain organised, audit-ready accounting systems throughout the year, not just at filing time.
- Calculation errors: automated reconciliation tools help ensure output and input tax figures are accurate before submission.
- Missed input tax recovery: we review eligible expenses carefully so legitimate tax credits aren’t left unclaimed.
- Non-compliant invoices: we confirm invoice formats meet FTA requirements before they’re relied upon in a return.
- Reactive rather than proactive filing: we track deadlines well ahead of time, so returns are never rushed in the final days.
VAT Filling – Pricing
Package-1
AED 900PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
UPTO 500TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✖ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✖ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | Upto 500 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 3,000 for 4 Quarter – AED 900 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
 VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory | |
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Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 900
Package-2
AED 1200PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
FROM 501 TO 1200TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✖ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✖ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | From 501 to 1200 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 4,000 for 4 Quarter – AED 1200 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 1200
Package-3
AED 1440PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
FROM 1001 TO 1500TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✖ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✖ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | From 1001 to 1500 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 4800 for 4 Quarter – AED 1440 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 1440
Package-4
AED 1800PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
FROM 1501 TO 2000TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✔ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✔ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | From 1501 to 2000 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 6,000 for 4 quarters – AED 1800 per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory
Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations
Revision for VAT Calculation | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 1800
Package-5
AED 2220PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
FROM 2001 TO 2500TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✔ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✔ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | From 2001 to 2500 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 7400 for 4 Quarter – AED 2220 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory
Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations
Revision for VAT Calculation | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 2220
Package-6
AED 2400PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
FROM 2501 TO 4000TRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✔ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✔ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✖ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | From 2501 to 4000 | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 8000 for 4 Quarter – AED 2400 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory
Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations
Revision for VAT Calculation | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 2400
Package-7
AED 3180PER QUARTER Above Fees are exclusive of VAT
4001 AND ABOVETRANSACTIONS PER MONTH
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | VAT – Tax Return Filing |
| ✔ | VAT Advisory |
| ✔ | Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template – for VAT Calculations |
| ✔ | Revision for VAT Calculation |
| ✔ | Provision of Tax Agent Services |
| Transactions Per Month | 4001 and Above | |
| Fees (One-year Contract) | AED 10600 for 4 Quarter – AED 3180 Per Quarter | Yearly Contract | |
| Services Covered: |
VAT – Tax Return Filing
VAT Advisory
Providing a specifically designed Spread Sheets (Excel) template for VAT Calculations
Revision for VAT Calculation
Provision of Tax Agent Services (View Our Tax Agent Certificate) | |
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Who is a Tax Agent?
The role of the tax agent for the UAE is covered under the Federal Law No 7 of 2017 on Tax Procedures. This Federal law provides a definition for a tax agent.
Condition to be satisfied to be a Tax Agent
The tax agent must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in both Arabic and English. This requirement is added as tax returns are required to be in Arabic. However, Art. 5(2) of the Tax Procedure Law allows a translated copy. The tax agent must have passed any tests to meet qualification standards as specified by the FTA. The tax agent is required to notify the FTA of any changes to his profession that will impact his ability to practice as a tax agent in the UAE. (View Our Tax Agent Certificate) | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
AED 3180
TAX AGENT SERVICES ONLY
THE FEES WILL BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE CASE
SERVICES COVERED :
| ✔ | Input tax recovery claiming and follow-up with the Authority |
| ✔ | Input / Output tax adjustment and disputing |
| ✔ | Tax audit by THE AUTHORITY support and attend the audit sessions |
| ✔ | Representing the client on front of Authority when needed |
| ✔ | Representing the client in case of the business liquidation or and Bankruptcy |
| ✔ | Input tax recovery claiming and follow-up with the Authority |
| Fees | THE FEES WILL BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE CASE | |
| Tax Agent Services, covers the following: |
Input tax recovery claiming and follow-up with THE AUTHORITY
Input / Output tax adjustment and disputing
Tax audit by THE AUTHORITY support and attend the audit sessions
Representing the client on front of THE AUTHORITY when needed
Representing the client in case of the business liquidation or and Bankruptcy
Input tax recovery claiming and follow-up with THE AUTHORITY
(View Our Tax Agent Certificate) | |
| Provision of Tax Agent Services |
Who is a Tax Agent?
The role of the tax agent for the UAE is covered under the Federal Law No 7 of 2017 on Tax Procedures. This Federal law provides a definition for a tax agent.
Condition to be satisfied to be a Tax Agent
The tax agent must have the ability to communicate orally and in writing in both Arabic and English. This requirement is added as tax returns are required to be in Arabic. However, Art. 5(2) of the Tax Procedure Law allows a translated copy. The tax agent must have passed any tests to meet qualification standards as specified by the FTA. The tax agent is required to notify the FTA of any changes to his profession that will impact his ability to practice as a tax agent in the UAE. (View Our Tax Agent Certificate) | |
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Request This Service Contact Us
Mob: 00971558377872, +971 42 500 251 | Tel: +971 4 2500251 | Email: [email protected]
THE FEES WILL BE DETERMINED ACCORDING TO THE CASE
Why Choose Farahat & Co. for VAT Return Filing
Farahat & Co. is a registered FTA tax agent with over 40 years of experience in audit, tax, and compliance services across the UAE. Registered tax agents are regulated under the Tax Procedures Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 28 of 2022, as amended by Federal Decree-Law No. 17 of 2025), and must meet strict qualification, conduct, and insurance requirements set by the FTA.
- Accurate tax calculation: correct assessment of output tax, input tax, and net VAT position
- Timely submissions: returns filed through EmaraTax before every FTA deadline
- Complete record-keeping: full documentation maintained and audit-ready at all times
- Integrated support: VAT filing managed alongside accounting, audit, and corporate tax compliance
- Structured packages: transparent, transaction-volume-based pricing so you know what’s included from the outset
