VAT
Corporate Tax
Accounting & CFO
Full FTA compliance in the UAE. Structured properly.
VAT and Corporate Tax handled end to end for Dubai and UAE businesses — registration, filing, structuring and audit defence. The cost of non-compliance in the UAE is consistently higher than the cost of getting advice early.
Registration, filing & advisory · FTA audit support · Chartered Accountant-led
The numbers that govern you
From 1 October 2026, input VAT recovery also depends on documented supplier checks. A valid invoice is no longer enough.
Compliant first. Optimised second.
Structure and reliefs are worth real money, but only on a compliant base. We get the filings right, then look at what can legitimately be improved.
Optimised second.
Structure and reliefs are worth real money, but only on a compliant base. We get the filings right, then look at what can legitimately be improved.
VAT compliance & filing
Registration through to every return, with input tax recoverability checked before it is claimed rather than after an FTA query.
Corporate Tax
Registration, computation and filing, including Small Business Relief and free zone qualifying income assessments where they apply.
Tax structuring
Legitimate structuring of your entities and transactions to reduce avoidable tax exposure.
FTA audit support
Preparation for and representation during an FTA audit, including voluntary disclosures where needed.
Transfer pricing
Related-party documentation and disclosures prepared alongside your Corporate Tax return.
How we work with you.
Risk audit
A review of your registrations, filings and positions to find exposure before the FTA does.
Structuring plan
Where structure or reliefs can legitimately improve your position, we set out how and why.
Filing cycle
Every VAT and Corporate Tax obligation prepared, reviewed and filed ahead of deadline.
Defence
If a query or audit arrives, the evidence already exists and we handle the correspondence.
What pairs with this.
VAT Return Filing
Every period reconciled and filed by the 28th, with recoverability checked first.
Learn more →Corporate Tax Filing
Computation and filing within nine months of your financial year end.
Learn more →VAT Deregistration
Closing a registration properly, including the final return that completes it.
Learn more →UAE areas we serve.
Straight answers.
When do we have to register for Corporate Tax?
Corporate Tax applies to financial years starting on or after 1 June 2023, and registration is required for taxable persons including mainland companies, free zone entities and certain natural persons. Filing is mandatory even where taxable income is zero or you are claiming Small Business Relief.
What happens if we made an error on a past VAT return?
It depends on size and timing. Some errors can be corrected in the next return; others require a voluntary disclosure. Disclosing before the FTA notifies you of an audit carries a substantially lower penalty than disclosing after, which is the practical argument for reviewing old returns now.
Our company is in a free zone — do these rules apply?
Yes. Free zone entities face the same VAT thresholds as mainland companies. For Corporate Tax, a 0% rate applies only to qualifying income of a Qualifying Free Zone Person meeting every condition — and non-qualifying income is taxed at 9%.
What is changing on 1 October 2026?
Two things. Cabinet Decision No. 149 of 2026 restricts input VAT recovery on supplies above a threshold paid in cash, with the threshold still to be confirmed by the Ministry of Finance. And FTA Decision No. 13 of 2026 requires documented verification of suppliers before input tax is claimed at all.
Can you represent us in an FTA audit?
Yes. We prepare the documentation, handle correspondence and represent your position. Businesses whose records are already organised tend to come through audits far more comfortably than those reconstructing evidence under time pressure.
Thresholds, rates and deadlines described on this page reflect UAE legislation as at September 2026 and may change. This page is general information, not advice on your specific circumstances.
Find out where you are exposed.
Send your TRN and last two filings on WhatsApp. A Chartered Accountant will tell you where the risk sits before it becomes an FTA letter.
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OwnYourCFO gives growing UAE businesses clear numbers, smarter reporting, and reliable finance support without the overhead of a full in-house team.
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OwnYourCFO is an independent firm of accountants licensed in Ajman Free Zone, United Arab Emirates, serving clients in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the UAE. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Federal Tax Authority or any government body. Businesses are free to deal with the Federal Tax Authority directly themselves. Our fees are for professional services only and are separate from any government charge.