Compliance

VAT registration in the UAE for your Sharjah company

UAE VAT is 5%. Businesses must register once taxable turnover passes the mandatory threshold of AED 375,000, and can register voluntarily from AED 187,500. Free-zone companies are not automatically exempt. We handle registration, advise on whether you need to, and set up your VAT returns.

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Accuracy note: VAT thresholds and rules are set by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and can change. Confirm current figures with the FTA before acting. Verify thresholds before publishing.

Who must register for VAT?

Registration is mandatory once your taxable supplies and imports pass AED 375,000 in a 12-month period. You can register voluntarily from AED 187,500, which some businesses do to reclaim input VAT. Being in a free zone doesn't remove the obligation, though certain designated-zone rules can affect how VAT applies to goods.

The VAT rate

The standard UAE VAT rate is 5%. Some supplies are zero-rated or exempt. We help you classify your supplies correctly so you charge and reclaim the right amounts.

VAT returns

Registered businesses file periodic VAT returns and keep records to support them. Clean bookkeeping makes this routine — see accounting and bookkeeping.

How we help

We assess whether you need to register, complete your FTA registration, and set up your returns and records. Pair this with corporate tax and e-invoicing readiness for full 2026 compliance.

Do free-zone companies pay VAT?

Yes, VAT applies to free-zone companies once they pass the threshold. Some designated-zone rules affect how VAT applies to goods, which we explain for your case.

Should I register voluntarily?

It can help if you incur input VAT you want to reclaim, but it also brings filing obligations. We advise based on your numbers.

How often are VAT returns filed?

Usually quarterly, though some businesses file monthly. The FTA sets your period on registration. We keep you on schedule.