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UAE Compliance Portal • B2B Structuring Division
End-to-end preparation, calculation, and timely electronic submission of Form 201 returns to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), ensuring maximum legal input tax recovery.
For VAT-registered businesses, compliance is a continuous cycle. Filing quarterly or monthly Form 201 returns requires meticulous record-keeping. Under UAE FTA rules, standard-rated output tax must be declared accurately, while input tax paid on eligible business expenses can be claimed back to optimize cashflow.
However, the Federal Tax Authority conducts rigorous electronic audits of Form 201 submissions. Claiming input tax on non-deductible items (such as general entertainment, private vehicle leases, or undocumented cash purchases) can trigger retroactive tax audits and steep penalties for incorrect reporting.
Late filing of VAT returns, or delayed payment of net due tax, triggers immediate administrative fines starting at AED 1,000, plus up to 4% monthly interest on unpaid taxes. Curatax supports the Form 201 process on EmaraTax with documented pre-submission checks and filing reminders.
Consolidation of standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt transactions for quarterly submission.
Strategic reviews to maximize legal deductions on business expenses, safeguarding your cashflow.
Generation of compliant VAT transaction lists (FAF files) for potential government inspections.
Registered entities must submit their VAT returns (Form 201) and pay any tax due within 28 days following the end of their designated tax period (monthly or quarterly). Filing after this deadline triggers late submission fines starting from AED 1,000, plus late payment penalties of up to 4% per month on the unpaid tax.
A:The FTA assigns filing periods based on annual turnover. Most SMEs file quarterly, whereas high-volume enterprises with turnover above AED 150 million are required to submit returns on a monthly basis.
A:Generally, no. Under UAE VAT laws, expenses related to hosting clients, corporate hospitality, or staff parties are non-deductible for input VAT recovery. Curatax audits your expenses to ensure non-eligible VAT is not claimed, protecting you from audit fines.
A:Late submission of Form 201 triggers a flat penalty of AED 1,000 for the first offense, increasing to AED 2,000 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, late payment of the tax due attracts a 2% fine immediately, a 4% fine on the 7th day, and 1% daily up to 300%.
A:Yes, all taxable supplies—including zero-rated exports or international services—must be declared in Box 4 of the VAT return to ensure full transparency and compliance during FTA audits.
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