Online VAT registration in UAE is available on the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) web portal to obtain the Tax Registration Number (TRN). Darji & Co. Accounting & Advisory offers VAT registration services and Tax Group registration services.
A business must apply for VAT registration if its taxable supplies and imports exceed the mandatory registration threshold of AED 375,000. Furthermore, a business may choose to register for VAT voluntarily if the total value of its taxable supplies and imports (or taxable expenses) is over the voluntary registration threshold of AED 187,500.
Types of Online VAT Registration in UAE
Any business that exceeds the mandatory or voluntary registration thresholds may be required or able to register for VAT.
a) Mandatory VAT Registration
A business must apply for mandatory VAT registration if:
- The total value of its taxable supplies and imports exceeds the mandatory registration threshold over the previous 12 months, or
- The business anticipates that the total value of its taxable supplies and imports will exceed the mandatory registration threshold in the next 30 days.
The mandatory registration threshold is AED 375,000. This threshold does not apply to foreign businesses.
b) Voluntary VAT Registration
Businesses in UAE can also apply for voluntary VAT registration if:
- The total value of its taxable supplies and imports or taxable expenses in the previous 12 months exceeds the voluntary registration threshold, or
- The business anticipates that the total value of its taxable supplies and imports or taxable expenses will exceed the voluntary registration threshold in the next 30 days.
The voluntary registration threshold is AED 187,500.
VAT Registration for Amazon Sellers
VAT registration for Amazon sellers in UAE is mandatory by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA). Amazon sellers must register for VAT before starting to make sales in UAE. More and more businesses are moving towards digital platforms and starting to sell their products on e-commerce platforms.
How to Apply for Tax Registration Number (TRN)?
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has introduced an online portal for VAT registration in UAE to facilitate businesses in obtaining the Tax Registration Number (TRN).
For all businesses in UAE, it is extremely important to know how to apply for online VAT registration and be aware of the documents required for VAT registration to complete the process.
Step-by-Step Method to Apply for Online VAT Registration:
- Create an e-Service Account: Sign up with your email and set up a password.
- Login to your e-Service Account: Sign in with your email and password.
- VAT Registration Form: The online VAT registration application consists of eight sections. You need to provide all the details and attach all the required documents to complete the VAT registration.
- Section 1: About the applicant
- Section 2: Details of the applicant
- Section 3: Contact details
- Section 4: Banking details
- Section 5: Business relationships
- Section 6: About the VAT registration
- Section 7: Declaration
- Section 8: Review & submit
It typically takes 3-5 working weeks for FTA to review the VAT registration application and issue the Tax Registration Number (TRN).
Darji & Co. Accounting & Advisory will help your company with online VAT registration by providing the best VAT services. A single minor error can lead to the rejection of your VAT registration application and may attract VAT fines from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Darji & Co. Accounting & Advisory will ensure that your company obtains the Tax Registration Number (TRN) at the earliest without attracting any VAT fines. This way, you can run your business smoothly and efficiently without disrupting any of your company’s functions. For online VAT registration services in UAE, contact us.
