WhatsApp quoteVAT Return Filing is preparing and submitting quarterly or monthly VAT returns to the FTA, and it applies to all VAT-registered businesses. GoldenKey handles VAT Return Filing for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. GoldenKey has Chinese customers from Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou, and our consultants understand the papers released in China and how to attest them for the UAE. To be clear, chinese nationals are a community of roughly 200,000 to 300,000 people, with Dragon Mart and International City as its commercial heart, so the VAT Return Filing authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Chinese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why VAT Return Filing
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax submission for VAT Return Filing, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. The steps for VAT Return Filing are: reconcile sales and purchase invoices, calculate output and input tax, submit the return on EmaraTax and then pay any VAT due by the 28th of the following month. GoldenKey has prepared VAT Return Filing files for Chinese clients in trading, manufacturing, electronics and e-commerce, which means we know which China documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
Pricing
All prices for vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before a single dirham changes hands. Pricing for vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 1,200 |
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Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns to FTA
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
For most clients, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies for international founders. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. GoldenKey builds its own CRM and client portal, so you can see the status of your VAT Return Filing submission, download your supporting documents and pay invoices from your phone. GoldenKey's consultants have handled vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
In practice, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss vat return filing for Chinese-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAT Return Filing mandatory for a free zone company?
Day to day, once registered, every company files returns on the schedule the FTA assigns, usually quarterly. Free zone status does not change the filing obligation.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Absolutely. GoldenKey can prepare and submit filings on your behalf and handle FTA correspondence, so you have one point of contact for licence, visa and tax matters.
Does VAT Return Filing apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
On the ground, filing starts from the first tax period after registration, even if the return is nil.
Do Chinese nationals need a UAE visa before applying for VAT Return Filing?
No. You can apply for the licence from China with scanned papers, and the investor UAE residence visa is handled afterwards.
Can a Chinese citizen own 100% of a company in VAT Return Filing?
Yes. Chinese nationals can own the full share capital of a VAT Return Filing company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
