VAT registration in the UAE happens entirely on EmaraTax. Here's the exact flow we use to get clients a clean VAT TRN with zero rejections.
Before you start
- Trade licence (and Power of Attorney if signed by an agent)
- Emirates ID and passport of owners and authorised signatory
- Memorandum of Association
- Bank account details and IBAN letter
- Last 12 months' turnover figures with supporting invoices
- Customs registration number, if importing
Step-by-step on EmaraTax
- Create an EmaraTax account using a UAE Pass or email
- Add the taxable person profile and link the trade licence
- Select 'VAT Registration' and choose mandatory or voluntary
- Complete the business activity, turnover and bank sections
- Upload supporting documents in the required format
- Submit and track the FTA response — usually 5–20 working days
After your VAT TRN is issued
- Update invoice templates to be VAT-compliant tax invoices
- Configure your accounting software with VAT codes
- Diarise your first VAT return due date
Get compliant today
Register VAT now — clean TRN, zero rejections
Talk to a Tax Easy UAE specialist — quick callback, transparent pricing, FTA-aligned filings.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common UAE vat questions.
This article is for general guidance only and reflects FTA rules as of June 2026. Always confirm your specific position with a qualified UAE tax advisor.