VAT Deregistration Services in Dubai, UAE
Registered Tax Agent Regulated by the FTA (Federal Tax Authority)
VAT Deregistration Services in the UAE
Professional VAT Deregistration Support — Accurate, Timely, and Fully FTA Compliant
VAT deregistration is the formal process of cancelling a business’s VAT registration with the Federal Tax Authority. It is required when a business ceases to make taxable supplies or when taxable turnover falls below the deregistration threshold. Farahat & Co. provides end-to-end VAT deregistration services — managing eligibility assessment, documentation, application submission, and FTA follow-up to ensure the process is completed correctly and on time.
VAT Deregistration Thresholds:
- Mandatory Deregistration — applies when a business ceases operations or when taxable turnover falls below AED 187,500
- Voluntary Deregistration — available when taxable turnover is above AED 187,500 but below the mandatory registration threshold of AED 375,000
VAT Deregistration Rules in the UAE
The Federal Tax Authority sets out clear conditions and timelines for VAT deregistration. Businesses must apply for deregistration when any of the following conditions are met:
- Taxable supplies made over the previous 12 consecutive months fall below AED 187,500
- Taxable supplies over the past 12 months fall below the mandatory registration threshold of AED 375,000
- The business has ceased making taxable supplies entirely
Key requirements to be aware of:
- Application timing — businesses must submit their deregistration application within 20 business days of the conditions being met
- Effective date — deregistration takes effect from the last day of the tax period in which the conditions were met, or an alternative date determined by the FTA
- Pre-conditions — all outstanding VAT returns must be filed and all outstanding tax amounts and administrative penalties must be settled before deregistration can be approved
How to Deregister for VAT in the UAE
VAT deregistration is completed through the FTA’s EmaraTax portal and follows a structured process.
Step 1 — Submit the Deregistration Application The business owner or an authorised representative logs in to the EmaraTax portal and submits the VAT deregistration application along with the required supporting documents.
Step 2 — Document Submission Supporting documents typically include financial statements, purchase and sales invoices, and recent VAT returns — providing the FTA with the information needed to verify the deregistration conditions.
Step 3 — FTA Review The FTA reviews the application and supporting documents. If the submission is complete and the conditions are met, the deregistration request is approved. The FTA may request additional information where required.
Step 4 — Deregistration Certificate Upon approval, the FTA issues a deregistration certificate confirming that the business is no longer VAT registered. VAT returns must continue to be filed on time until the final return is processed and the deregistration is confirmed.
VAT Deregistration for Tax Groups For VAT groups, the deregistration process follows the same general steps with additional specific conditions. The FTA may approve group deregistration where the registered entity no longer meets the criteria to be treated as a VAT group, where the companies in the group are no longer financially associated, or where the FTA determines that continued group registration may facilitate tax evasion.
How Farahat & Co. Can Help with VAT Deregistration?
VAT deregistration involves more than submitting a form — it requires a thorough review of compliance status, outstanding returns, and documentation to ensure the application is approved without delays or penalties.
Farahat & Co. manages the full deregistration process on your behalf:
Eligibility Assessment We review your turnover, financial records, and business activity to confirm whether mandatory or voluntary deregistration applies and advise on the appropriate timing.
Documentation and Preparation We compile and verify all required documentation — ensuring accuracy and completeness before submission to minimise the risk of FTA queries or rejection.
Application Submission and Follow-Up We submit the deregistration application through EmaraTax and manage all FTA communication throughout the review process — keeping you informed at every stage. Final Compliance Check Before the process is concluded, we carry out a final compliance review — confirming that all outstanding returns have been filed, all liabilities settled, and the deregistration has been completed cleanly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can a business apply for VAT deregistration in the UAE?
What is the difference between mandatory and voluntary VAT deregistration?
How do I apply for VAT deregistration in the UAE?
What are the penalties for late VAT deregistration?
Must VAT returns continue to be filed during the deregistration process?
How long does the FTA take to process a VAT deregistration application?
Can I deregister for VAT if my business is temporarily closed?
Will my EmaraTax account remain accessible after VAT deregistration?
What preconditions must be met before VAT deregistration is approved?
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