Call in UAE: 600550007 | Outside UAE: +971600550007
email: hello@dgtx.ae
Call in UAE: 600550007 | Outside UAE: +971600550007
email: hello@dgtx.ae
Whether you’re worried about a VAT audit, overdue on your VAT return filing, or haven’t done your VAT registration consultant yet — we handle it all, so the FTA never becomes your nightmare
we cover the whole spectrum of VAT and its related services.
VAT accounting involves recording, managing, and reporting VAT transactions accurately in accordance with UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) regulations. It ensures that businesses maintain proper financial records for input VAT, output VAT, and tax liabilities.
A VAT audit is a detailed review of a company’s VAT records, invoices, returns, and transactions to verify compliance with UAE VAT laws. It helps identify discrepancies before an FTA inspection occurs.
VAT assessment and compliance services evaluate whether a business is meeting all VAT obligations under UAE regulations. This includes reviewing transactions, tax treatments, and reporting practices.
VAT registration services help businesses register with the UAE Federal Tax Authority when they meet the mandatory or voluntary VAT threshold requirements.
VAT consultancy services provide expert advice on VAT planning, implementation, compliance, and transaction structuring to help businesses manage tax obligations effectively.
VAT return filing services involve preparing and submitting VAT returns to the UAE Federal Tax Authority within the required deadlines.
VAT registration services in Dubai assist businesses operating in the emirate with obtaining VAT registration and complying with UAE tax regulations.
VAT advisory services provide strategic guidance on VAT-related decisions, compliance management, and tax optimization for businesses across various industries.
When the UAE introduced VAT at 5% in 2018, it changed the game for every business — whether you sell goods, offer consultancy services, run a medical practice, or operate in construction and real estate.
The problem? The rules around VAT on services, the place of supply, exemptions, and filing deadlines are easy to misread — and the FTA’s penalties for non-compliance hit hard.
“We thought our digital services were zero-rated — but we were wrong. Spider Associates stepped in, corrected our VAT filings, and saved us over AED 180,000 in potential penalties.”
From VAT registration in Dubai to VAT audit and everything in between — one firm, full coverage across the UAE.
Not sure if you’re required to register? We assess your turnover, business type, and revenue streams — then get you registered with the FTA quickly and correctly. Serving businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, VAT Sharjah, and all emirates.
Missed a deadline? Filing quarterly or monthly? Our VAT return filing services ensure your returns are accurate, submitted on time, and fully supported by proper VAT accounting — with zero room for costly errors.
Received an FTA audit notice? Don’t panic. Our VAT audit team in Dubai prepares your books, handles documentation, and represents you before the authority — so you walk out clean.
Should you charge VAT on your consultancy services? What about VAT on digital services, or the import of services from overseas suppliers? We provide clear, actionable VAT advisory tailored to your business model.
Good VAT compliance starts with clean books. Our VAT accounting services keep your input and output tax properly recorded, so every return you file is backed by data that stands up to scrutiny.
Think you’re compliant? Our VAT assessment digs deep — reviewing your contracts, invoices, and supply categories to catch gaps before the FTA does. Available for businesses across Dubai, UAE, and GCC jurisdictions.
No jargon. No runaround. Just a clear, structured path to VAT peace of mind.
We understand your business — your industry, revenue, services, and current VAT status — before we recommend a single thing.
We conduct a thorough VAT compliance review. We find the gaps, flag the risks, and classify every supply correctly — zero-rated, exempt, or standard-rated.
From VAT registration to correcting past returns and cleaning up VAT accounting records — we execute everything on your behalf.
VAT doesn't stop. We stay with you — filing returns, monitoring changes in UAE VAT law, and ensuring you stay compliant year-round.
There are hundreds of accounting firms in Dubai. But very few who eat, breathe, and live VAT the way we do. Since UAE VAT launched in 2018, we’ve helped businesses across every sector — from construction and real estate to digital services, healthcare, and financial services — navigate one of the region’s most complex tax frameworks.
We don’t give you generic answers. We give you answers that are specific to your business, your supplies, and your risk profile.
VAT on medical services, educational services, financial services, construction, digital — we’ve handled them all.
VAT in the UAE — Explained
If you’ve been Googling “is VAT applicable on services in UAE” or “VAT on consultancy services” at midnight, you’re not alone. The UAE VAT framework — while consistent in principle — has enough nuance in how it applies to different industries and service types that even experienced business owners get confused.
Here’s what you actually need to know:
In the UAE, VAT is applicable on most services at the standard rate of 5%. This includes consultancy services, management fees, IT services, maintenance, logistics, and more. However, certain services are either zero-rated (VAT charged at 0%) or exempt (no VAT charged at all).
For example, VAT on medical services listed in the Cabinet Decision are zero-rated. Certain educational services and financial services may be exempt from VAT entirely. Meanwhile, transportation services, construction services, and digital services each have their own specific rules. Getting the classification wrong — even innocently — can result in penalties, back taxes, and interest charges.
One of the most misunderstood areas is the export of services under UAE VAT. If you provide services to a client outside the UAE, you may be eligible to zero-rate those supplies — but only if you meet all conditions set by the FTA around the place of supply of services. The same applies to the import of services in the UAE, where reverse charge mechanism applies.
And if you’re providing services to clients in KSA? The rules around VAT on services from UAE to KSA under the GCC VAT framework add another layer that many businesses handle incorrectly.
VAT on digital services in the UAE — including electronically supplied services, e-commerce, and SaaS products — is a growing area of compliance concern. Whether you’re an overseas supplier offering digital services into the UAE, or a UAE-based business providing electronic services abroad, the VAT treatment can differ significantly. Our team has deep experience in digital VAT compliance across both scenarios.
VAT registration in the UAE is mandatory if your taxable supplies and imports exceed AED 375,000 per annum. Voluntary registration is possible above AED 187,500. Many service providers — especially those in consultancy, IT, and professional services — are required to be registered and simply haven’t done it. The FTA takes failure to register seriously. Don’t wait until you get a notice to act.
Yes. Service charges added by businesses in the UAE are generally subject to VAT at 5%, as they form part of the consideration for the supply of services. The underlying supply determines the VAT treatment of the service charge.
Input VAT on bank service charges is not always recoverable — particularly if the charges relate to exempt financial services. This is a nuanced area, and our VAT advisory team can assess your specific situation.
Transportation of goods including courier and cargo services is generally subject to 5% VAT in the UAE, unless the supply qualifies as an international transportation service, which may be zero-rated.
Certain financial services are VAT-exempt in the UAE — specifically “margin-based” financial services where explicit fees aren’t charged. However, fee-based financial services (like advisory fees, processing fees) are typically standard-rated at 5%. The distinction matters enormously for input VAT recovery.
Not necessarily. If the conditions for zero-rating exported services are met — including that the customer is outside the UAE and the services are not effectively used or enjoyed in the UAE — you may be able to zero-rate the supply. Our experts can assess this for your specific contracts.
