WhatsApp quoteThe Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes VAT Registration a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting papers must match your licence exactly. GoldenKey handles VAT Registration for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. Importantly, technology licences are among the simplest to obtain and attract strong banking interest because revenue is contract-based and easy to evidence. Dubai zones add credibility with international clients. IT & Software in VAT Registration means software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services, and it is licensed as a professional activity.
Why VAT Registration
To be clear, once registered you must issue tax invoices, file returns on time and keep records for five years. Late registration carries a fixed penalty. GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax file for VAT Registration, uploads the documents and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. VAT Registration is a sensible home for it & software because software development, SaaS, app development, IT consulting and managed services is a well-understood activity there and the approvals are routine.
How VAT Registration works with GoldenKey
Step 1Assessment
We confirm whether VAT Registration is mandatory, voluntary or not yet required for your business, and set the right timing.
Step 2EmaraTax setup
GoldenKey creates or accesses your EmaraTax account and links the licence, authorised signatory and bank details. This is also the point at which we answer any question specific to vat registration for an IT and software company.
Step 3Application
We complete the VAT Registration application with turnover, activity and import details and upload the supporting documents.
Step 4Certificate and compliance calendar
The FTA issues your VAT Registration certificate and we add every filing and payment date to your compliance calendar. Your portal shows the status of this step for vat registration for an IT and software company in real time.
Documents required
Crucially, for vat registration for an IT and software company the authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Importantly, use the table below to compare packages for vat registration for an IT and software company; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In short, pricing for vat registration for an IT and software company depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.
| 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 an IT and software company a route to relocation as well as a business decision. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from vat registration for an IT and software company can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
Just as important, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for vat registration for an IT and software company happen the same day they are ready. You deal with one named adviser from the first call until your VAT Registration licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled vat registration for an IT and software company for traders, consultants, tech company owners and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
On the ground, 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 registration for an IT and software company.
Frequently asked questions
How long does VAT Registration take with the FTA?
The FTA usually responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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.
Is VAT Registration mandatory for a free zone company?
VAT registration is mandatory for any UAE company, free zone or mainland, once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months. Goods traded inside designated zones have special rules, but services supplied by free zone companies are generally taxable.
Is it & software allowed in VAT Registration?
VAT Registration applies to an IT and software company businesses on the same basis as any other UAE company: businesses with taxable supplies and imports above AED 375,000 in the last 12 months (mandatory) or AED 187,500 (voluntary).
Which licence type covers it & software?
IT & Software is classified as a professional activity, and GoldenKey selects the exact activity code so your licence matches what you actually do.
