Any business which exceeds mandatory or voluntary registration thresholds may be required or may be able to register for VAT in UAE
The definition of business embraces most forms of activity and includes any activity conducted regularly or on an ongoing basis, e.g. industrial, commercial, professional, trade, etc.
Mandatory Registration
A business must register if:
- The total value of their taxable supplies made within the UAE exceeds the mandatory registration threshold over the previous 12 month period, or
- They anticipate making taxable supplies with a value exceeding the mandatory registration threshold in the next 30 days.
- The mandatory registration threshold will be AED 375,000. (around USD 102,110 or INR 67.50 Lakh)
