UAE VAT

Get a VAT registration in the United Arab Emirates with ongoing filing support.

The United Arab Emirates

Currency	Emirati dirham (AED, Dh)
Languages	Arabic
Largest Marketplace	Amazon.ae
Most Popular Product Category	Fashion and Accessories
Tax Authority	Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
VAT Rates	Standard – 5%
	Reduced – 0%

VAT in UAE

The standard UAE VAT rate is VAT rate is 5% and there is a Zero-rate that applies to certain services. The rates haven't changed since VAT was introduced in the United Arab Emirates in 2018.

If you want to sell to customers in the UAE, you have to register for VAT there. There's no registration threshold for non-UAE businesses.

We can help you get registered for VAT in Dubai and the wider Emirates – just get in touch to get the process started.

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On average the FTA processes a VAT registration within 2 months

Get a UAE VAT Registration

If your business isn’t based in the United Arab Emirates, you’ll need to register for UAE VAT before you start selling. Making sales without a VAT registration in the UAE can result in immediate penalties.

Get a registration so you can start selling to the UAE with the help from the VAT experts known for their customer service.

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Dubai VAT Support

If you’re selling your products to the United Arab Emirates, there’s a good chance your customer is in Dubai. The Emirate of Dubai is home to the largest portion of the UAE’s population – much of that in the city itself.

Nearly 90% of Dubai’s population are expatriates – global shoppers looking for products that remind them of home. Get yours in their hands with our support.

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32% of online purchases in the UAE are cross-border and that figure is rising

Thanks to a strong appetite for international products and world-class logistics, the UAE is a great market for businesses looking to break into the wider Gulf and North Africa.
Carolina Ocampo Ramírez, Customer Success Manager

Sell on Amazon UAE

Shoppers in the United Arab Emirates expect speedy last-mile delivery, and Amazon can certainly help you meet that demand. Amazon Now offers 15-minute delivery. But to take advantage of Amazon’s local logistics network and sell to the UAE, you’ll need a local VAT registration.

We can help you get a UAE VAT registration sorted so you can start selling on Amazon.ae. Just book a call with a member of our team to get things started.

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UAE VAT FAQs

How to claim a VAT refund in UAE for business

If you’re registered for VAT in the UAE, you can reclaim certain business expenses on your VAT return. When the amount you have to reclaim is greater than the VAT you owe, you can carry the difference forward as credit or request a cash refund. Non-registered, non-UAE businesses may be able to get a VAT refund through the FTA’s non-resident refund scheme.

How to register a company for VAT in UAE

To register for VAT in the UAE you’ll need to submit a registration application to the Federal Tax Authority. The application will include details about your business, what you expect to be doing in the UAE and supporting documents. You might also need to appoint a fiscal representative based in the UAE. SimplyVAT can help you with all of this, including appointing the representative.