VAT Return Filing in Dubai
Prepare and file VAT returns from reconciled records with key risk areas reviewed before submission.
Penalties and Deadlines
Last reviewed 22 Sep 2026Late VAT return filing can attract AED 1,000 for a first occurrence and AED 2,000 for a repeat within 24 months. Late payment can also attract the current 14% per annum penalty mechanism.
Summarised from official UAE sources for information. Amounts and deadlines depend on the facts and can change, so the current position is confirmed before we advise.
Review My VAT Return Before FilingCase study
Example scenario, not a completed engagementA company had recurring differences between its VAT returns and ledger. Regent rebuilt the reconciliation, corrected the treatment and introduced a repeatable close process.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Regent include in its VAT Return Filing service?
Scope includes return reconciliation, output and input VAT review, reverse-charge and adjustment checks, and submission and filing pack. The proposal confirms entities, periods and exclusions.
When should we start and what will Regent need?
Start when the obligation, transaction, notice or deadline is known. Regent will issue a focused request list beginning with return reconciliation, entity details, records and dates.
Can we check our position before committing to the full service?
Yes. Use the VAT Deadline and Filing Check for an initial indication, then route the result to the appropriate Regent advisor.
When are UAE VAT returns and payments due?
VAT returns and the related payment are generally due no later than 28 days after the end of the assigned tax period. The FTA assigns the filing frequency and period in EmaraTax. A return must be filed even if there were no transactions, unless the registration has been cancelled. Businesses should reconcile sales, purchases, imports, credit notes and the VAT control accounts before submission. Source: UAE Federal Tax Authority: Filing VAT returns and making payments.