VAT Registration for Businesses and Individuals in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, RAK, Sharjah, Ajman, UAE

VATBOX is a leading Tax Agency (TAN 30001614) authorized by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), UAE, with four branches in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman. Our Tax experts provide hassle-free VAT Registration services to ensure your compliance without penalties. Contact us today for personalized solutions.

VAT Registration in Dubai UAE

To initiate VAT Registration one must fill out the VAT Registration form online and submit the essential documents required along with the form in order to attain TRN Number. Once the application is submitted, the FTA will review the information and documents submitted, and if everything is found to be satisfactory, the application will be approved, and a Tax Registration Number (TRN) will be allotted. Any company that misses the VAT Registration Number cutoff date or fails to complete the VAT Registration process under the deadline set by the Federal Tax Authority must undergo a fine of AED 10,000.00

Since its inception, VATBOX Tax agency has been a prominent player in dealing with VAT Registration for Business entities in Dubai and across the UAE without any penalty. To initiate the process, feel free to contact us for any VAT related inquiries.

Vat Trn registration in the UAE

VAT/TRN Registration Documents Checklist

It will be necessary for you to prepare the following information in an appropriate format and include it in your online application:
• Valid trade licence(s)
• Passport/Emirates ID of the authorized signatory(s)
• Proof of authorization for the authorized signatory(s)
• Contact information
• Bank letter validating the bank account details of the applicant

Depending on the basis on which you are registering, other relevant documents may include:

For taxable supplies (applicable for all legal types except Federal and Emirate Government)
1. Audit report audited or non-audited financial statement.
2. Self-prepared calculation sheet which may include details to calculate the taxable/zero-rated supplies based on financial records
3. Revenue forecast with evidence (e.g., Local Purchase Order or Contract)
4. Monthly turnover declaration for the specified periods that is signed and stamped by the authorized signatory on the entity’s printed letterhead
5. Supporting financial documents (e.g., invoices/LPOs/contracts/title deed/tenancy contracts)
6. For taxable expenses (applicable for all legal types except Federal and Emirate Government)
7. Audit report audited or non-audited financial statement
8. Expense budget report

• Articles of Association/Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
• Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable for Legal Person)
• Documents that show ownership information of the business
• Customs details (if applicable)
• Power of Attorney documents (if applicable)
• Club, charity or association registration documents and supporting evidence (applicable if you selected “Legal person – Club, Charity or Association”)
• A copy of the Decree (applicable if you selected “Legal person – Federal UAE Government Entity” or “Legal person – Emirate UAE Government Entity”)
• Other relevant documents such as documents providing information about your organization, including its activities and size (applicable if you selected “Legal person – Other”)
• A scanned copy of the Emirates ID and passport of the manager, owner, and senior management
• A scanned copy of the land/property title deed (applicable if you selected “Legal Person – Incorporate/Legal Person – Club or Association/Legal Person – Charity/Legal Person – Federal UAE Government Entity/Legal person – Emirate UAE Government Entity/Natural Person”)

Accepted file types are PDF, JPG, PNG, and JPEG. The individual file size limit is 5MB.

Required Forms: 

• Taxable supplies – Turnover declaration template
• Taxable expenses – Turnover declaration template
• Turnover declaration letter form

Estimated Time to Complete Application by the FTA

Generally, the estimated time to complete the application by the FTA is 20 business days from the date the completed application was received by the FTA. However, in the case where any additional information is needed, FTA may take additional time to process the application. The applicant needs to provide the additional information and re-submit the application. It may take the FTA a further 20 business days to respond to the updated application. If the application is not resubmitted within 60 calendar days from the date you received the notification from FTA, the application shall be auto-rejected.