WhatsApp quoteThe Federal Tax Authority's EmaraTax portal makes VAT Registration a digital process, but the questions it asks are precise and the supporting paperwork must match your licence exactly. VAT 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). For most clients, payments between United Arab Emirates and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, UAE dirham (AED) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Emirati business profiles. GoldenKey has Emirati clients from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and our consultants understand the documents released in United Arab Emirates and how to attest them for the UAE.
Why VAT Registration
Penalties for late VAT Registration or late filing start at fixed amounts and grow with delay, and that is why GoldenKey diarises every deadline for its clients. Day to day, once registered you must issue tax invoices, file returns on time and keep records for five years. Late registration carries a fixed penalty. Day to day, for UAE nationals and residents, the practical advantages of VAT Registration are the ease of travel between United Arab Emirates and the UAE, Arabic and English are both official business languages, and a banking system that processes UAE dirham (AED) transfers daily.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for vat registration for Emirati-owned companies; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Customs code and import records where applicable
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
Pricing
Pricing for vat registration for Emirati-owned companies depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. All prices for vat registration for Emirati-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| 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
As a rule, residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes vat registration for Emirati-owned companies a route to relocation as well as a business decision. In short, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of vat registration for Emirati-owned companies predictable.
Why GoldenKey
Most of our VAT Registration customers come to us through referrals from other company owners, and that is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. To be clear, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your VAT Registration licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for vat registration for Emirati-owned companies happen the same day they are ready.
Call or WhatsApp GoldenKey today and a consultant will walk you through vat registration for Emirati-owned companies step by step, with no obligation and no pressure.
Frequently asked questions
How long does VAT Registration take with the FTA?
The FTA typically responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
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 Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in VAT Registration?
Yes. UAE nationals and residents can own the full share capital of a VAT Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Do UAE nationals and residents need a UAE visa before applying for VAT Registration?
No. You can apply for the licence from United Arab Emirates with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is completed afterwards.
