WhatsApp quoteVAT Registration is registering with the Federal Tax Authority for 5% VAT, and it applies to businesses with taxable supplies and imports above AED 375,000 in the last 12 months (mandatory) or AED 187,500 (voluntary). Getting VAT Registration right at the start avoids penalties that are easy to trigger and tedious to appeal. Greeks are a community concentrated in shipping, hospitality, construction and food, so the VAT Registration authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Greek applications every day and process them without hesitation. The most common businesses Greeks open through GoldenKey are in shipping, hospitality, food exports and construction, although VAT Registration supports almost any activity.
Why VAT Registration
Once registered you must issue tax invoices, file returns on time and keep records for five years. Late registration carries a fixed penalty. Penalties for late VAT Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, which is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its customers. For Greeks, the practical advantages of VAT Registration are the ease of travel between Greece and the UAE, English is the business language, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for vat registration for Greek-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Pricing for vat registration for Greek-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. As a rule, use the table below to compare packages for vat registration for Greek-owned companies; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 2,500 |
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Federal Tax Authority registration for businesses with taxable supplies above AED 375,000 / year
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes vat registration for Greek-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, and for that reason so many founders choose it as a base for vat registration for Greek-owned companies.
Why GoldenKey
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 registration for Greek-owned companies. In short, because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which documents each of them will ask for on a VAT Registration file. Our quotations for vat registration for Greek-owned companies list every government fee and our service fee on one page, in writing, before a single dirham changes hands anything.
To be clear, message GoldenKey now and we will prepare a personalised quotation for vat registration for Greek-owned companies, valid for 30 days and confirmed in writing.
Frequently asked questions
Does VAT Registration apply to a new company with no revenue yet?
A new company with no revenue does not need mandatory VAT registration yet, but can register voluntarily once expected taxable supplies or expenses exceed AED 187,500 — useful for reclaiming input VAT on setup costs.
What happens if I miss the VAT Registration deadline?
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 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.
Can a Greek citizen own 100% of a company in VAT Registration?
Yes — Greeks can own the full share capital of a VAT Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Greece join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
