Guides
UAE VAT, explained.
Short, accurate, citation-backed guides for retailers and the accountants who serve them. Every guide links to the underlying FTA decision or law — no vibes, no overstating.
UAE VAT in plain English
What VAT actually is, who needs to register, the AED 375,000 threshold, and what happens if you ignore it. A 5-minute read that answers the questions most accountants are asked twice a week.
Read guideHow Form 201 works — and why it’s the only return that matters
Box-by-box walkthrough of the FTA VAT return. What goes in box 1 vs box 6 vs box 12, what triggers a refund, and the three mistakes that get businesses audited.
Read guidePINT-AE and the UAE e-invoicing mandate
What PINT-AE actually is, the difference between an ASP and a tool like ScanVAT, the 2026 → 2027 phased timeline, and what your business needs to do before each deadline.
Read guideMore guides coming soon: Corporate Tax, free-zone vs mainland, multi-TRN setup, and reverse charge.