UAE VAT & professional services
UAE VAT services in the UAE | CLA Emirates tax agents & VAT consultants
UAE VAT advisory & compliance
The UAE introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on 1 January 2018 under Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017 as part of its strategy to diversify the economy and strengthen sustainable government revenue. VAT is levied at a standard rate of 5% on most taxable supplies, with specific provisions for zero-rated, exempt, and designated zone transactions. As UAE VAT legislation continues to evolve, businesses require expert guidance to ensure compliance, mitigate tax risks, and optimise operational efficiency.
Trusted UAE VAT consultants
CLA Emirates Chartered Accountants & Auditors is a leading UAE tax advisory firm and an FTA-approved Tax Agency, providing comprehensive VAT advisory, compliance, and representation services across the UAE. Since the introduction of VAT, our dedicated team has assisted businesses from diverse industries with VAT registration, transaction structuring, return filing, tax planning, FTA audits, and dispute resolution. Our commercially focused approach enables businesses to remain compliant while supporting sustainable growth.
FTA Tax agent services
Our accredited tax agents provide end-to-end representation before the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), ensuring businesses receive practical guidance throughout the tax lifecycle. We assist clients with regulatory compliance, correspondence with the FTA, tax health assessments, clarification requests, reconsideration applications, and representation during audits and investigations. Our objective is to reduce compliance risk while providing timely and commercially viable tax solutions.
VAT advisory & transaction structuring
Our VAT specialists advise on complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving trading, manufacturing, real estate, financial services, healthcare, education, free zones, designated zones, e-commerce, and international supply chains. We analyse contractual arrangements, determine the correct VAT treatment, evaluate place of supply, and develop tax-efficient structures that comply with UAE VAT legislation and FTA guidance.
VAT Registration & Retainership Services
CLA Emirates manages the complete VAT registration and deregistration process, including mandatory and voluntary registrations, tax grouping, amendments, and deregistration applications. Through our VAT retainership programme, businesses receive continuous technical support, timely updates on legislative developments, transaction reviews, compliance guidance, and ongoing advisory from dedicated VAT professionals.
VAT Health Check & Pre-Audit Reviews
Our VAT Health Check is a comprehensive diagnostic review of historical VAT returns, accounting records, ERP configurations, tax invoices, and supporting documentation to identify potential compliance gaps before they become costly issues. We also conduct Pre-Tax Audit Reviews to proactively assess risks and strengthen your VAT position before any Federal Tax Authority audit or investigation.
VAT Refund Services
Our specialists assist businesses in recovering eligible VAT through comprehensive refund services, including Taxable Person VAT Refunds, Business Visitor VAT Refunds, and UAE Nationals New Residence (Villa) Refunds. We prepare and submit refund applications, compile supporting documentation, liaise with the FTA, and monitor the progress of refund claims to ensure timely recovery of eligible input tax.
VAT Deregistration, Appeals & Tax Disputes
Where businesses cease operations or no longer meet the VAT registration requirements, we provide end-to-end VAT deregistration support. Our team also assists clients with reconsideration requests, voluntary disclosures, administrative penalty mitigation, Tax Disputes Resolution Committee (TDRC) appeals, and litigation support. We prepare robust technical submissions and represent clients before the FTA to protect their interests and resolve disputes efficiently.
FTA Audit Representation
Our experienced VAT professionals provide complete support throughout the FTA audit process, from responding to information requests and reviewing documentation to preparing technical submissions and attending meetings with tax officers. We work closely with our clients to ensure compliance, minimise tax exposure, and achieve the most favourable outcome during VAT audits and investigations.
Why Choose CLA Emirates?
With decades of combined tax experience and a strong track record across multiple industries, CLA Emirates has established itself as one of the UAE's trusted tax advisory firms. Our FTA-approved Tax Agents combine deep technical expertise with practical commercial knowledge to deliver reliable, timely, and business-focused VAT solutions. Whether you require advisory, compliance, audit support, or tax dispute resolution, we are committed to helping your business remain fully compliant while maximising operational efficiency and minimising tax risk.
