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. VAT Return Filing is preparing and submitting quarterly or monthly VAT returns to the FTA, and it applies to all VAT-registered businesses. For most clients, romanians are a large community working in hospitality, aviation, construction and IT, so the VAT Return Filing authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Romanian applications every day and process them without hesitation. Crucially, the most common businesses Romanians open through GoldenKey are in IT and software, hospitality, construction and aviation, although VAT Return Filing supports almost any activity.
Why VAT Return Filing
As we tell every client, penalties for late VAT Return Filing or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and for that reason GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. Late filing penalties start at AED 1,000 and errors can be corrected through voluntary disclosure. Put simply, romanian applicants benefit from the fact that VAT Return Filing already has many Romanian shareholders on its register, so its officers recognise Romania documents and name formats instantly.
Documents required
In short, gather these documents and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of vat return filing for Romanian-owned companies.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
Pricing
All prices for vat return filing for Romanian-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. In short, pricing for vat return filing for Romanian-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
As we tell every client, since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so vat return filing for Romanian-owned companies no longer requires a local partner. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from vat return filing for Romanian-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 Romanian-owned companies happen the same day they are ready. In short, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your VAT Return Filing file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for vat return filing for Romanian-owned companies.
Day to day, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for vat return filing for Romanian-owned companies.
Frequently asked questions
Is VAT Return Filing mandatory for a free zone company?
In short, once registered, every company files returns on the schedule the FTA assigns, in most cases quarterly. Free zone status does not change the filing obligation.
Can GoldenKey act as my tax agent?
Yes — 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.
What happens if I miss the VAT Return Filing deadline?
Crucially, late registration attracts a fixed penalty, and late filings add further penalties. If you are already late, GoldenKey can register you and advise on penalty reconsideration where grounds exist.
Can a Romanian citizen own 100% of a company in VAT Return Filing?
It can. Romanians can own the full share capital of a VAT Return Filing company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
How long does the process take for Romanian applicants?
Processing for Romanians follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Romania that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.


