Federal Tax Authority: VAT Registration In 3 Easy Steps Through e-Services Portal

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) reaffirmed that registering for Value Added Tax (VAT) can be done in three easy steps through the e-Services portal on the Authority’s website, taking no longer than 15-20 minutes.

The Taxable Person or an official representative can register through the e-Services portal, available 24/7 on the FTA website, which was designed according to best international practises to facilitate registering for VAT, filing VAT returns, and paying due taxes, in addition to providing information and guides to raise public awareness around the tax system.

In a press statement issued today, the FTA once again urged businesses to take advantage of the decision to waive late registration penalties until April 30, 2018, which took into consideration the lack of readiness among businesses when Value Added Tax (VAT) first went into effect. The decision reflects the Authority’s commitment to guiding taxable persons and ensuring their full compliance to avoid administrative penalties.

The Authority pointed out that registration in the system is free of charge and available 24/7 through the FTA website. Businesses are required to access the website: www.tax.gov.ae; go to the e-Services portal and set up an account by clicking on “Registration”. A verification email is then sent, following which the account is accessible through “Login” button. Users can then begin the 3-step registration process by going to “Create an Account”, filling the form, and finally, clicking “Submit for Approval”.