Registration check
Review taxable supplies and imports against the registration rules, then help assemble the documents required for an application.
UAE accounting & tax services
VAT registration and returns for UAE businesses
VAT returns depend on the quality of the transactions behind them. Qawi connects invoice records, tax treatment and reconciliations so owners can review a return with its supporting evidence.
Discuss your needsWho it is for
A clear scope for your company.
For UAE businesses approaching the registration threshold, newly registered companies, or teams that need a more reliable recurring VAT process.
What we handle
Work that connects to the next decision.
Return preparation
Review sales and purchase records, reconcile VAT accounts and prepare a return with exceptions highlighted for your approval.
Records and dates
Keep tax invoices and supporting records organised, and track the filing period shown in the company’s FTA account.
How it works
Start with the records. Agree the routine.
- Confirm VAT registration status, tax period and record access.
- Check invoices, transaction treatment and account reconciliations.
- Review the draft return and unresolved items together before filing.
What we need from you
Start with the evidence.
VAT certificate or registration status, sales and purchase invoices, import or export records where relevant, accounting ledger and authorised FTA account access.
Scope boundaries
Agree the extras first.
Historic return corrections, tax disputes, bookkeeping repair and specialist legal opinions are scoped separately after reviewing the facts.
Common questions
Before you get started
When must a UAE business register for VAT?
The Federal Tax Authority states that a UAE-resident business must register when taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 in the previous 12 months, or are expected to exceed that amount in the next 30 days. The facts and exceptions need checking for each business.
When is a VAT return due?
The FTA generally requires filing and payment by the 28th day after the end of the tax period, subject to non-working days or public holidays. The company’s VAT certificate and FTA account show the applicable period.
Can you handle VAT without our bookkeeping?
We can review a separate VAT scope, but accurate transaction records and reconciliations are still needed before a return can be prepared.
Official guidance checked 29 September 2026: FTA VAT registration guidance · FTA VAT filing FAQ. Check current FTA guidance and your own facts before acting.
Next step
Tell us where your records stand.
We will discuss your company, the work required and a proposed scope for ongoing or one-off support.
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