VAT & Corporate Tax Services
VAT & Corporate Tax Services in UAE – Expert Tax Advisory by Vitruvius
The UAE tax landscape is evolving rapidly. From Value Added Tax (VAT) to the introduction of Corporate Tax, businesses must ensure full compliance while optimizing their tax position.
At Vitruvius, we provide comprehensive VAT and corporate tax consultancy services in the UAE, helping businesses navigate regulatory requirements, minimize risks, and maintain financial efficiency.
VAT Consultancy Services in UAE
The UAE implemented 5% VAT effective January 1, 2018. VAT compliance is mandatory for businesses exceeding AED 375,000 in taxable supplies and voluntary for those exceeding AED 187,500.
All VAT regulations are administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Our VAT Services Include:
VAT Health Check
- VAT compliance review
- Input tax validation
- Risk identification
- Audit readiness preparation
VAT Registration & De-Registration
- Mandatory & voluntary registration
- Amendments to VAT details
- FTA submission & follow-up
VAT Return Filing & Refund
- Accurate VAT return preparation
- Input/output reconciliation
- Import transaction review
- VAT refund applications
VAT Due Diligence
- Risk exposure assessment
- Historical error detection
- M&A VAT evaluation
- Regulatory alignment strategy
VAT Audit Support
- Pre-audit review
- Documentation structuring
- FTA response handling
- Post-audit advisory
VAT Penalty Waiver Assistance
- Reconsideration application drafting
- Technical justifications
- Documentation compilation
- Strategic representation before FTA
Vitruvius ensures your VAT processes remain compliant, efficient, and risk-free.
Corporate Tax (CT), also known as Corporate Income Tax, is a direct tax levied on a company’s net income or profit.
The UAE Corporate Tax regime applies to businesses operating across all seven emirates, subject to specific exemptions.
Applicability of Corporate Tax in UAE
Corporate Tax applies to:
- Mainland businesses
- Free zone entities (subject to conditions)
- Foreign entities with UAE operations
Exemptions may apply to:
- Government entities
- Certain charities
- Regulated investment funds
- Extractive businesses (mining & natural resources)
- Individuals earning income in personal capacity
- Effective Date
Corporate Tax applies to financial years beginning on or after June 1, 2023.
Corporate Tax Rates in UAE
0% on taxable income up to AED 375,000
9% on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000
Multinational groups may be subject to OECD Pillar Two rules (where applicable)
Income Not Subject to Corporate Tax
Benefits of Outsourcing Accounting to Vitruvius
- Reduce operational costs
- Minimize fraud risk
- Improve financial accuracy
- Gain expert advisory support
- Focus on core business growth
At Vitruvius, we don’t just manage numbers — we provide clarity, structure, and strategic direction to your financial operations.
Corporate Tax does not apply to:
- Employee salaries
- Dividends
- Capital gains (subject to conditions)
- Personal bank interest income
- Free Zone Corporate Tax Regime
- Free Zone Corporate Tax Regime
Free Zone businesses may benefit from preferential tax treatment if they:
- Meet qualifying income criteria
- Maintain adequate substance
- Comply with regulatory requirements
- Fulfill UAE Corporate Tax Registration obligations
- Corporate Tax Registration in UAE
All businesses falling under theCorporate Tax regime must:
- Register with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA)
- Obtain a Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Comply within prescribed timelines
- Failure to register allows the FTA to register the entity suo-moto.
- Deregistration must be applied for within three months of business cessation.
- Corporate Tax Filing, Payment & Refund
Businesses must:
- File one Corporate Tax Return per tax period
- Submit within nine months from the end of the financial year
- Pay corporate tax due within the same period
- Apply for refunds (if eligible)
- Proper documentation and financial record maintenance are mandatory.
Vitruvius provides end-to-end Corporate Tax Advisory and Compliance services:
Why Choose Vitruvius for
VAT & Corporate Tax Services?
✔ Experienced UAE tax consultants
✔ Strong regulatory knowledge
✔ Proactive compliance monitoring
✔ Strategic tax planning approach
✔ Risk mitigation expertise
✔ End-to-end tax lifecycle support
We don’t just ensure compliance — we help you optimize tax outcomes while protecting your business from financial and legal exposure.
Stay Compliant with UAE Tax Laws
If you are looking for VAT registration & filing services , Corporate Tax registration in UAE ,Corporate Tax advisory services , CT impact assessment , Corporate Tax audit support Vitruvius is your trusted tax partner in the UAE.
