Registration is mandatory once taxable supplies pass AED 375,000, and voluntary from AED 187,500. Enter your figures to see exactly where you stand on the past-12-month and next-30-day tests.
Exclude exempt supplies (certain financial services, bare land, local passenger transport) โ they don't count toward either threshold.
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UAE VAT registration (Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017) turns on two thresholds, each measured two ways โ looking back and looking forward:
Only taxable supplies count โ exempt supplies are excluded. Once you confirm you should register, use the VAT calculator to price in 5% and the Form 201 reconciler to file your first return.
Registration is mandatory if the total value of your taxable supplies and imports exceeded AED 375,000 over the previous 12 months, or if you expect it to exceed AED 375,000 in the next 30 days. Voluntary registration is available once taxable supplies or taxable expenses exceed AED 187,500.
Standard-rated (5%) and zero-rated (0%) supplies plus imports count toward the threshold. Exempt supplies โ such as certain financial services, bare land, and local passenger transport โ do not count.
Voluntary registration (once you cross AED 187,500 of taxable supplies or taxable expenses) lets a startup or early-stage business recover input VAT on its costs before it reaches the mandatory threshold. It can also add credibility with VAT-registered customers.
Failing to register when required carries an administrative penalty. Once you cross the mandatory threshold you generally must apply within 30 days, so monitor both the historic and forward-looking tests closely.
No. Everything runs in your browser โ your turnover figures never leave your device.
Disclaimer: This is a general planning estimate for UAE VAT registration, not tax advice. The precise treatment of your supplies, imports, and expenses can change the outcome. Confirm your position with the Federal Tax Authority or a qualified UAE tax adviser. See our full disclaimer.