What documents are required for VAT registration?To register for VAT, you’ll need:

Trade license

Passport and Emirates ID copies of the owner/partners

Business contact details (address, phone, email)

Turnover records for the last 12 months

Bank account details

Customs registration documents (if applicable)

Who needs to register for VAT?

Companies that generate more than AED 375,000 in taxable revenue annually are required to register.

Businesses with annual revenue or expenses above AED 187,500 are eligible to voluntarily register.

How much is the VAT registration fee?

VAT registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is free. To prevent delays or fines, make sure you provide all necessary paperwork.

What is the VAT rate in the UAE?

For the majority of products and services, the typical VAT rate in the UAE is 5%. Healthcare and education are two examples of goods that might be eligible for zero-rated or exempt status.

How long does VAT registration take?

Applications for VAT registration are normally processed by the FTA in 20 business days, assuming all necessary paperwork is correct and complete.