The UAE Tax Authority launched its new integrated and fully developed digital tax administration platform, EmaraTax. The EmaraTax platform and the EmaraTax smart mobile application offer smart solutions on VAT registration, submitting tax returns, and paying outstanding taxes for all taxpayers registered in the system, in addition to tax refund services for those who are eligible. The platform also allows for submitting reconsideration requests, among many other services.

A VAT Registration User Manual will help you navigate through the new platform and successfully complete your VAT registration form. The VAT registration process is completely free of charge.

The Tax Authority should review the VAT Registration within 20 business days, however, if the Tax Authority requests additional information or documentation in order to proceed with the VAT Registration application, the timeline will be extended for another 20 business days. This is not a blocker for the seller to do business and should not delay the process of listing your products to launch on the Amazon UAE marketplace.

Registering for UAE VAT should lead to a number of associated compliances, such as the requirement to file VAT returns, issuing Tax Invoices to your customers, etc. Consult your tax advisor to complete the registration process and for more information.