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VAT Return Filing

All UAE taxpayers should file VAT returns with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on a quarterly basis. Returns must be filed according to the procedures specified in the VAT legislation, within 28 days from the end of the tax period. Taxpayers will file their returns using the e-services portal.

It is necessary for all the taxable businesses to keep their books in an organized and standardized form and must keep all the documents to avoid penalty and fines. All the accounts and books should be organized and must be in a standardized format in order to submit the VAT Return filing.

How to file VAT return?

You must file for tax return electronically through the FTA portal: eservices.tax.gov.ae. Before filing the VAT return form on the portal, make sure you have met all tax returns requirements.

When are businesses required to file VAT return?

Taxable businesses must file VAT returns with FTA on a regular basis and usually within 28 days of the end of the ‘tax period’ as defined for each type of business. A ‘tax period’ is a specific period of time for which the payable tax shall be calculated and paid. The standard tax period is:

The FTA may, at its choice, assign a different tax period for certain type of businesses. Failure to file a tax return within the specified time frame will make the violator liable for fines as per the provisions of Cabinet Resolution No. 40 of 2017 on Administrative Penalties for Violations of Tax Laws in the UAE.

VAT Return Filing in UAE

Following steps should be take care of before filing VAT Return:

  1. All amounts should be in AED Currency
  2. All amounts should be rounded off to the nearest figure of the fills
  3. All mandatory fields should be filled

After VAT Filing, the details in the VAT Return Form, the net amount payable will be automatically calculated. In case where the payable value is negative, you will have two options – To get a refund or to carry forward the amount to the next Tax period.

For more details, contact aspa@emirates.net.ae

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VAT RETURN FILING

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VAT Return Filing

VAT RETURN FILING

In simple terms, VAT return filing states how much VAT is to be paid or reimbursed by the tax authorities.

A VAT return is done quarterly and it helps the business to track the business VAT path.


VAT is also charged for business entities involved in the business activities with other countries. While carrying out these activities, it’s better to be VAT compliant to avoid any kind of penalty that becomes a hindrance in the way.


Who Should File VAT Return?


All registrants are required to file VAT return, irrespective to the type of VAT registration or sales, purchases, output tax, input tax, etc.

Benefits of Filing VAT Return
  • VAT compliance brings along with it certain business goodwill. In fact, many large firms are often reluctant to conduct business with companies that aren’t VAT-registered

  • The business image gets highlighted once registered under VAT law

  • VAT is easier to manage as compared to any other indirect tax

 

Thus, you can see how important it has become for business entities to implement VAT filing process and also to become VAT compliant while carrying out multi-national businesses.

VAT filing not only protects your business but gives a legal assurance and proof of your business existence and it holds an upper-hand in the arena of tax payments and avoids financial loss. Are you trying to figure out how to initiate the process? Well, we have a solution for you.

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Our Taxation experts can perform VAT impact assessment and structure your business in the most tax-efficient manner with respect to the utilization/refund of input VAT and in accordance with federal tax authority’s requirements

We Help

All businesses will require in maintaining their books of accounts and will have to do audit for financial statement for tax purpose. We help you in managing all matters of VAT and taxation. We, at E & S Chartered Accountants, follow the professional approach in planning and executing the audit assignment.

Our Process

E & S Chartered Accountants has a team of tax specialists who can help your business structure in-house recording and filing processes to ensure that your company does not incur any penalties from improper compliance. We will help you identify the potential financial challenges you might face in the implementation of VAT. We can also assign you a dedicated VAT consultant to update you on the latest developments regarding the legislation.

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Business Impact Assessment, review of key documents like existing contracts and incorporation of VAT clauses in the existing and new contracts and related documents.

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Advise, develop and assist in restructuring transactions, supply chain and other related processes, Advise and support for requisite changes in the IT systems and applications.

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Assist in VAT registrations and the preparation and filing of VAT returns. Align compliance practices with VAT requisites.

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