Question 1

How to get a VAT registration number?

Accepted Answer

To obtain a VAT registration number (TRN) in the UAE, businesses must complete the online registration via the Federal Tax Authority's (FTA) EmaraTax portal. This involves creating an account, accurately filling out the VAT registration form with business and financial details, and uploading all necessary supporting documents. Upon FTA review and approval, the unique TRN is issued.

Question 2

How to get VAT registration certificate?

Accepted Answer

Upon successful VAT registration and approval by the FTA, a digital copy of the UAE VAT registration certificate becomes available for download on your EmaraTax e-Services account dashboard. This VAT registration certificate confirms your TRN and registration status. If an attested physical VAT registration certificate copy is needed, a separate application and a potential fee may apply.

Question 3

How to change VAT registration details?

Accepted Answer

To change VAT registration details like business activities or contact information, you must update your records with the FTA via the Emara Tax portal within 20 business days of the change. Some amendments are automatic, while others, such as applicant detail changes, require FTA approval. For restricted fields, direct contact with the FTA might be necessary.

Question 4

What is a VAT registration certificate?

Accepted Answer

A VAT registration certificate is an official document issued by the UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) confirming a business is registered for Value Added Tax. This UAE VAT registration certificate validates the authority to collect and remit VAT and includes crucial VAT registration details like the business name, address, unique Tax Registration Number (TRN), and effective registration date.

Question 5

How can I get a copy of my VAT registration certificate in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

A VAT registration certificate copy (digital soft copy) can be downloaded from the FTA's Emara Tax portal once VAT registration is approved. This PDF VAT registration certificate sample is usually sufficient for business needs. Should a physical or officially attested hard VAT registration certificate copy be required, a separate application might be needed, possibly incurring a fee.

Question 6

What is a UAE VAT registration certificate, and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

The UAE VAT registration certificate is the official document from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) verifying a business's VAT registration status in the UAE. It is essential proof of the authority to charge and account for VAT on taxable supplies. The certificate prominently displays the unique Tax Registration Number (TRN) and other key VAT registration details.

Question 7

How can a business obtain its VAT registration certificate in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

While the FTA doesn't offer a generic VAT registration certificate sample for public download before registration, businesses can download their actual, official VAT registration certificate from their Emara Tax portal account upon approval. This certificate will feature the business's specific VAT registration details, TRN, and effective registration date as issued by the FTA.

Question 8

What details are shown on the UAE VAT certificate and FTA portal?

Accepted Answer

Encompass all information submitted during the VAT registration process and reflected on the certificate and FTA portal. This includes the business's legal and trade names, address, contact information, activities, turnover figures, bank details, authorized signatory information, and the assigned Tax Registration Number (TRN). Accuracy and timely updates to the FTA are crucial.

Question 9

Do zero-rated supplies count toward VAT registration in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Businesses making VAT registration zero-rated supplies (goods/services taxed at 0%) must include their value when calculating turnover for VAT registration thresholds. If a business only makes zero-rated supplies, it can apply for an exception from VAT registration, but then cannot recover input VAT. Registered businesses report these supplies and can typically reclaim related input VAT.

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