Reliable VAT Return Filing for UAE Businesses
We prepare and submit VAT returns compliant with UAE Federal Tax Authority requirements, helping businesses in Dubai, Ajman and across the UAE meet deadlines and maintain accurate VAT records.
Overview
AL SAHRAA handles end-to-end VAT return filing for businesses of all sizes across the UAE. We review your accounts, reconcile VAT on sales and purchases, and prepare the VAT return in line with FTA guidelines so filings are accurate and timely. Our team identifies common pitfalls—incorrect tax codes, missing supporting documents, or input VAT qualification issues—and provides clear remedial steps to reduce exposure to penalties and interest. We keep communications practical and focused on resolving discrepancies quickly. We can coordinate with your in-house accounting or provide bookkeeping adjustments where needed, ensuring the VAT figures reported match your ledgers and bank records. For businesses facing audits or queries, we prepare explanatory schedules and liaise with the FTA on your behalf when authorized. Beyond filing, we offer actionable compliance recommendations to streamline future VAT periods, including record-keeping best practices and process improvements to make subsequent returns faster and more reliable.
What to prepare
- Copy of company trade license and corporate information
- VAT registration certificate (TRN) and previous VAT returns
- Sales and purchase tax invoices for the filing period
- Bank statements covering the VAT period
- Accounting ledgers or export of accounting system transactions
- Import/export documentation and customs declarations (if applicable)
- Power of attorney or signed authorization for FTA liaison (if required)
How the process works
- Initial intake and review of prior VAT periods and current accounting records
- Collect and reconcile sales, purchase invoices and bank statements
- Adjust bookkeeping entries for VAT treatment and correct classifications
- Prepare VAT return schedules and supporting reconciliation reports
- Submit VAT return to the FTA and confirm receipt
- Provide post-submission guidance and file retention recommendations
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
What is the deadline to submit a VAT return in the UAE?
VAT returns are usually due within 28 days after the end of each tax period; confirm your specific filing schedule on your FTA account or with your advisor.
Can you file VAT returns for businesses registered in Dubai and Ajman?
Yes. We file returns for companies across the UAE, including Dubai and Ajman, and ensure filings meet FTA requirements for entities in each emirate.
What happens if I discover an error after filing a return?
Minor errors can often be corrected in the next return or via an amendment depending on the nature and timing; we assess the issue and advise the appropriate corrective filing and disclosure.
Do you represent clients during FTA audits or enquiries?
With a signed authorization, we coordinate responses, prepare supporting schedules and liaise with the FTA; complex audits may require additional documentation or specialist advice.
What records should I keep to support my VAT return?
Retain tax invoices, credit/debit notes, import/export documents, accounting records, and bank statements for the statutory retention period as required by UAE VAT law.
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