Profitrack prepares and submits your quarterly or monthly VAT returns with precision. Never miss a deadline — avoid AED 1,000+ penalties with our expert filing service.
VAT returns in the UAE are due on the 28th of the month following the end of your tax period. Missing this deadline by a single day triggers an immediate FTA penalty. Most businesses file quarterly; some high-volume businesses are required to file monthly.
| Tax Period | Quarter | Filing Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| January – March | Q1 | 28 April |
| April – June | Q2 | 28 July |
| July – September | Q3 | 28 October |
| October – December | Q4 | 28 January |
| Monthly filers | — | 28th of the following month |
Full preparation and EmaraTax submission of your quarterly VAT return, including output tax reconciliation and input tax recovery calculations.
For businesses required to file monthly — we manage the entire process with your books reviewed and return submitted well before deadline.
If an error was made in a previous return, a Voluntary Disclosure corrects it before FTA discovers it — reducing penalties significantly.
If the FTA initiates an audit, we organize all documentation, prepare responses, and represent your business throughout the process.
Missed previous returns? We prepare and submit all outstanding returns, minimizing total penalty exposure with a structured approach.
When your taxable supplies fall below the threshold or you cease business, we handle the FTA deregistration process completely.
We review your accounting records for the period, ensuring all transactions are correctly classified.
Output VAT on sales is totalled, input VAT on eligible purchases is calculated, net position determined.
VAT return prepared on EmaraTax with all boxes correctly populated and supporting documentation attached.
You review and approve the return before submission. We explain any figures you'd like clarification on.
Most UAE VAT registrants file quarterly. The FTA assigns your filing frequency at registration based on your business profile. You can check your current filing frequency by logging into the EmaraTax portal and viewing your tax period. If you're unsure, Profitrack can confirm this for you.
Yes. Even if you have zero taxable transactions in a period, you are still required to submit a nil return by the deadline. Failure to file — even a nil return — triggers the same AED 1,000 penalty as missing a return with tax due.
Yes. As a registered tax agent with the FTA, Profitrack can be authorized to access your EmaraTax account and file returns directly on your behalf. This is the most seamless arrangement — you simply receive confirmation of submission and the return summary for your records.
A Voluntary Disclosure is an FTA form used to correct an error or omission in a previously submitted return. You should file one if you discover you over- or under-declared VAT in a past period. Filing proactively before an FTA audit significantly reduces applicable penalties.
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