Service Overview
At ABICO, we provide expert VAT Consultants in Dubai services to assist businesses with all VAT requirements in the UAE. Our focus includes VAT registration, accurate return preparation, and audit readiness in line with Federal Tax Authority (FTA) standards. As trusted VAT Consultants in Dubai with over 25 years of tax advisory experience, we support clients across various industries with reliable compliance, practical guidance, and end-to-end VAT solutions tailored to their business needs. Our team includes certified professionals who manage filings and reviews with precision. We aim to meet deadlines and identify input recoveries that benefit your cash flow. VAT Consultation by ABICO Our VAT services address key compliance areas. Each follows FTA guidelines and includes direct assistance from experts. - VAT Health Check: A VAT health check examines records and processes against current rules. Invoices, transaction logs, and recovery claims undergo review to identify gaps. This step prevents issues before fines or audits occur. The review covers input tax eligibility and exemption handling. Common errors in partial exemptions or reverse charge applications receive checks. A report issues at the end with findings and recommended actions. Follow-up sessions track progress. Businesses use this service to confirm setups match FTA requirements, especially after changes in supply chains. - VAT Registration Assistance: VAT Registration becomes mandatory when supplies exceed AED 375,000 over 12 months. The full application manages, including document preparation and TRN issuance. Required items, such as trade licenses and financial summaries, undergo checks for accuracy. Submissions occur via the FTA portal, with monitoring for approvals. Group registrations receive coordinated treatment. Voluntary options assess for firms below the threshold to enable input recoveries. Amendments for details like ownership changes follow the same efficient path. Deregistration for low-activity periods avoids unnecessary filings. - VAT Accounting: Accurate VAT accounting is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring smooth financial operations in the UAE. At ABICO, we help businesses manage VAT-related bookkeeping, maintain proper transaction records, reconcile VAT inputs and outputs, and prepare accurate VAT reports for timely submissions. Our team ensures your financial data aligns with FTA requirements, reduces risks of errors, and provides complete clarity over your VAT position—so you can focus on running your business with confidence. - VAT Audit Support: FTA VAT audit demand quick preparation and clear responses. Support comes through document collection, query handling, and representation during reviews. Evidence gathered from systems, and replies to FTA notices receive drafting. On-site or virtual attendance ensures explanations align with records. Penalty assessments lead to waiver applications with supporting facts. Success depends on early involvement; assessed amounts reduce in many cases. Post-audit steps outline ways to strengthen internal controls. - VAT Return Filing: VAT returns summarize taxable activities for the period. Data compiled from accounts, net positions computed, and filings occur on schedule. This covers output tax collections minus input credits, with breakdowns for exempt portions. Complex elements handle, such as capital goods adjustments or export zero-ratings. Returns integrate with accounting software for seamless pulls. Late filings draw fixed AED 1,000 fines; proactive reminders prevent this. Annual reconciliations tie returns to audited financials. For monthly filers, alignment occurs with the cycle. The service includes post-filing reviews to confirm no discrepancies arise in future periods. - VAT Refund Assistance: Securing a VAT refund in the UAE can be complex, especially with strict FTA documentation and compliance requirements. ABICO streamlines the entire VAT refund process by reviewing your records, verifying eligible input VAT, preparing accurate refund claims, and submitting them on your behalf. Our experts ensure every claim is compliant, complete, and optimized for maximum refund approval helping your business recover excess VAT paid and improve cash flow efficiently.
Key Benefits & Advantages
Our Execution Process
VAT Registration & Assessment
Analyze historical/projected revenue to manage standard registration, voluntary options, or deregistrations.
VAT Accounting & Reconciliation
Reconcile VAT inputs/outputs, maintain proper transaction records, and align data with FTA rules.
VAT Health Check & Audit Prep
Conduct thorough reviews of records, invoices, and transaction logs to identify compliance gaps early.
Return Preparation & Filing
Compile period's data, compute net tax positions, and file returns via the EmaraTax portal on schedule.
Refund Assistance & Claim
Review records, compile evidence for eligible input VAT, and submit optimized refund claims to the FTA.
Ongoing Advisory & Support
Provide continuous compliance updates, details amendments, and post-filing reviews for long-term clarity.
