VAT return filing in the UAE is a mandatory compliance requirement for every VAT-registered business. Capella prepares and submits accurate VAT returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), so you report your taxable supplies, input tax, and VAT payable on time and avoid penalties.
VAT filing is the process of submitting a tax return to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) through its official online portal.
The return reports your business activity for the tax period and calculates the net VAT you owe or can reclaim.
VAT filing is mandatory for all businesses registered for VAT in the UAE. If your company holds a VAT registration, you must file regular returns even if there is no tax due for the period.
Your filing period is set by the Federal Tax Authority at the time of VAT registration.
VAT returns must be filed within 28 days after the end of the tax period.
Late filing can result in penalties and fines, so timely, accurate submission is essential.
Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017; Cabinet Decision No. 129 of 2025
Capella Tax Consultancy provides reliable, professional VAT services across the UAE, keeping your business fully compliant.
As an FTA-registered tax agent, we offer expert support in tax registration, filing, and compliance.
We confirm your tax period, TRN status and filing frequency, then map out the upcoming 28-day deadline so nothing is missed.
We gather sales and purchase invoices, import/export records and credit notes, reconciling them against your accounting ledgers.
We compute output VAT on sales and recoverable input VAT on purchases, applying correct 5%, 0% and exempt treatment box by box.
An FTA-registered tax agent reviews the VAT 201 return for accuracy and compliance before anything is submitted.
We file the return on EmaraTax and guide you through paying any net VAT due before the deadline to avoid penalties.
Instant estimate based on UAE VAT Law. Your actual liability is confirmed by our team during filing.
Below the voluntary registration threshold.
Estimate only — not tax advice. Reliefs, exemptions and adjustments may change the final figure.
VAT returns filed across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE
Returns submitted on EmaraTax before the 28-day deadline
Trusted by businesses for accurate, stress-free VAT compliance
From complete records to a review-ready VAT return
Tax Agent (TAN): 30000939 | TAAN: 20011987
Capella Tax Consultancy L.L.C is an FTA-approved Tax Agent in the UAE, helping businesses stay compliant with tax regulations. We provide VAT registration, VAT return filing, tax advisory, compliance reviews, and corporate tax services across all seven Emirates.
Any business registered for VAT with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) must file returns, which is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 per year (voluntary registration is allowed above AED 187,500).
Most businesses file quarterly, though the FTA assigns some larger businesses a monthly period, and the return and payment are both due by the 28th day of the month following the end of each tax period.
The standard VAT rate in the UAE is 5%, while certain supplies such as exports outside the GCC and qualifying healthcare and education are zero-rated, and some items like specific financial services and residential property are exempt.
You need your tax invoices for sales and purchases, records of imports and exports, credit/debit notes, and a summary of output VAT collected and input VAT paid, all filed online through the FTA's EmaraTax portal.
The FTA imposes a penalty of AED 1,000 for a first late filing (AED 2,000 if repeated within 24 months), plus late-payment penalties that accrue as a percentage of the unpaid tax over time, so timely and accurate filing is essential.
Capella has been a game-changer for our business. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and always ensures we stay compliant.
Professional, proactive, and always available when we need them. They handle our accounting, VAT, and corporate tax with complete accuracy.
Their insights go beyond compliance. Capella helps us understand our numbers better and make smarter financial decisions.
Partner with Capella for hassle-free, fully compliant VAT return filing in Dubai and across the UAE.
