VAT
From “are we VAT compliant?” to “everything’s taken care of” — we guide you with clear advice, the right setup, and dependable ongoing support. We provide practical advice, set up the right VAT structure, and handle registrations, return filings, and ongoing compliance.
VAT
VAT done properly – from day one, not year five
Registration, grouping & setup
We help you decide if, when and how to register – and set things up so filings are smooth.
- VAT registration (standalone or tax group)
- Review of contracts, flows & systems before registration
- Mapping of revenue streams and tax treatments
- Configuration of VAT in Zoho, QuickBooks, Xero, Wafeq, Odoo
Ongoing filing & reconciliations
We don’t just “file returns”; we reconcile back to accounting records and bank, so the story is consistent.
- Periodic VAT return preparation & filing
- Reconciliation of VAT returns to GL & trial balance
- Checks on output VAT, input VAT and zero-rated / exempt supplies
- Review of recurring transactions and high-risk areas
Health checks & clean-up projects
If VAT has been “handled” for years but you’re not sure how clean it is, we perform a deep review.
- Sample-based and full-period VAT health checks
- Identification of under/over declaration and misclassifications
- Action plans to fix and regularise with the FTA
- Support with voluntary disclosures where appropriate
Sector-specific VAT guidance
Different sectors face very different VAT questions. We bring sector experience, not just theory.
- Healthcare & education (exempt vs zero-rated vs taxable)
- Real estate (commercial vs residential, mixed-use, service charges)
- Technology, SaaS & cross-border digital services
- High-volume trading, logistics, import/export flows
FTA queries & refunds
We prepare you for questions before they are asked – and support you when they are.
- Preparing and submitting VAT refund requests
- Responding to FTA clarifications and desk audits
- Supporting documentation packs & reconciliations
- Penalty reconsiderations where grounds exist
Building VAT into your daily operations
The best way to “avoid VAT issues” is to design processes so that errors are unlikely in the first place.
- Custom VAT SOPs for invoicing, AP, AR and expenses
- Staff training for finance, ops and sales teams
- Controls for approvals and documentation retention
- Dashboards for management to see VAT exposure
VAT
Who we support on VAT
- Startups crossing VAT thresholds or operating across multiple countries
- SMEs seeking proactive VAT compliance and avoiding surprises during FTA reviews
- Groups with multiple trade licences, Free Zone and Mainland structures, or mixed activities
- International businesses expanding into or operating within the UAE
- Healthcare, education, real estate, technology, trading, and service-based businesses
- E-commerce and digital businesses with complex VAT considerations
- Businesses facing VAT audits, FTA assessments, or regulatory queries