VAT registration in UAE is done through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) website. Once you register for VAT in the UAE you will get the tax registration number (TRN) for filing the tax returns and claim refunds if any.
Companies that meet the minimum annual turnover are required to register for VAT in UAE.
The business records have to be maintained all the time for the government authorities to check the tax liability. Also, for a reclaim of VAT paid on business-related goods or services.
The following documents have to be submitted in the portal while registering for VAT.
- Trade License
- Certificate of incorporation or registration certificate
- Article of association/ partnership agreement or any other document showing ownership information about the business
- Copy of Passport and Emirates ID of the manager
- Profile of the manager
- Physical office location of the business
- Contact details
- Bank account details
- List of other business directories/partners in the UAE in the last five years along with trade license copies
Declaration about:
- Business Activities of the applicant
- Actual or estimated financial transaction values
- Turnover in the last 12 months with supporting documents
- Details about expected turnover in the next 30 days
- Details about expected exempt supplies
- Details about Imports and exports
- GCC activities of the business
- Details about customs registration
Applying for VAT Registration is a slightly complex and lengthy process. You must be ready with all your personal and business identification documents and the respective scanned copies before you begin the registration process.
