Freelance professionals, including social media influencers in the UAE, are required to acquire the appropriate licenses. And undergo VAT registration when annual taxable supplies reach the mandatory VAT registration threshold of 375,000 AED. As young entrepreneurs who are gaining influence continue to grow not only in their home countries but abroad, it becomes quite difficult to keep track of finances and remain compliant with regulations while also managing their huge following and creating new content.
This is where our VAT specialists can help. Our VAT team takes the stress away from UAE social media influencers in accounting for the cost of VAT for social media influencers and tax implications for social media stars. For decades, we’ve helped businesses, and now bloggers to pay VAT in UAE, and handle all ongoing VAT management responsibilities which surely come with being successful influencers on social media.
As soon as the registration is done for VAT for social media influencers, the firm allocates a team of VAT specialists as the direct contact. Our clients are given experts to help them maximize tax returns, as well as make sure that they do not pay more than what is needed by the tax authorities.
When social media stars in the UAE receive any kind of consideration, regardless of whether it is in kind or monetary, the consideration has to be declared with the VAT return. Where applicable, VAT must also be included in any invoice that is issued.
VAT in UAE, including the process to register for tax influencers, is a very complex subject. VAT is an indirect, consumption tax that places whenever the value is added at any stage of a sale. It’s the responsibility of a taxpayer to ensure there’s proper accounting for tax. Also, an inspection is often conducted by the Federal Tax Authority in UAE at varying intervals. An inspection can also be undertaken by authorities to identify unpaid VAT errors that raise assessments.
Our team provides all types of VAT-related services, starting from VAT registration in UAE for social media influencers to resolving disputes from VAT return filing.
VAT return filing is a challenge even for a business that is registered for VAT in the UAE. Our experts in UAE can help with VAT return preparation, review, and submission regardless of how simple or complex the VAT return is. However, VAT returns are submitted under various schemes which have varying frequencies. We also help social media influencers and freelancers in the UAE by making sure the risk, complications, And hassle are taken out of their VAT return process.
VAT, as a complicated affair most especially for social media stars, can come with a lot of headaches. Our team will provide a health check service to look out for issues and concerns before the tax authorities do. Also, we’ll make it easy for you to remain compliant with the local tax regulations.
We also help our clients take great advantage of reliefs that are available from the interpretations of regulations. However, from their expertise and experience, our regulated tax agents in Dubai and the rest of the UAE understand the process of the FTA and what the intense investigations involve.
With VAT registration in UAE, we can also help you determine whether or not registration is needed for you. If you’re considering of undergoing voluntary VAT registration, we’ll also review whether your business can save money and if VAT registration will provide- you with benefits for your long-term growth and goals. The entire VAT registration process and review will be conducted by our experts, and they will also address concerns and cover all the key checks.
A social media star collects VAT from businesses on behalf of UAE tax authorities. This means there is a need to add the amount that is charged to clients for services and products. It must be done properly and during a point of sale to file accurate VAT returns, as well as pay money that is owed to the FTA.
Our team can help you set up a system for charging clients that include the correct VAT amount. Invoices that are given to clients of social media influencers will include the following:
If you have questions regarding VAT in UAE, call us today here in Farahat & Co!