04/06/2026
AED 375,000. That is the line.
Once your taxable supplies cross this amount in any rolling 12-month period, UAE VAT registration is mandatory — not optional.
The two thresholds:
🔴 Mandatory: AED 375,000 — must register within 30 days of crossing
🟡 Voluntary: AED 187,500 — can register if beneficial
What happens if you miss the deadline?
❌ AED 20,000 penalty — immediate
❌ Back-VAT owed on all supplies made while unregistered
What counts toward the threshold?
✅ Standard-rated supplies (5% VAT)
✅ Zero-rated supplies (exports, international services — yes, these count too)
❌ Exempt supplies do not count
The most common mistake: businesses that export assume they do not need to register. Export turnover still counts.
At Velmont Crest, we monitor your turnover and handle your VAT registration before the deadline hits.