VAT registration, quarterly filing, corporate tax, bookkeeping, and FTA audit support — from AED 149. 5,000+ UAE businesses trust Fastlane.
A tax consultant in Dubai helps UAE businesses stay compliant with the Federal Tax Authority across three main areas:
VAT compliance — registering for VAT when the AED 375,000 threshold is met, filing quarterly VAT returns through EmaraTax by the 28th of each month, recovering input VAT on eligible expenses, and managing VAT deregistration when required.
Corporate tax filing — registering for UAE corporate tax, computing taxable income, electing Small Business Relief for eligible businesses, and submitting the annual CT return within 9 months of the financial year end.
FTA representation — handling FTA audit queries, voluntary disclosures, penalty waiver applications, and tax residency certificate (TRC) applications on a client's behalf.
Beyond compliance, a good tax consultant also advises on structuring — free zone vs mainland, qualifying for the 0% corporate tax rate as a QFZP, and ensuring your business does not pay more tax than it legally needs to.
The UAE Federal Tax Authority maintains a public register of licensed Tax Agents. Only FTA-registered tax agents are legally authorised to file VAT returns and corporate tax returns on behalf of a UAE business through the EmaraTax portal.
If your accountant is not FTA-registered, they cannot file on your behalf. You remain legally responsible for every return, and every penalty falls on your business — not theirs.
The FTA register is publicly verifiable. Any business can check whether a firm holds a valid tax agent licence at tax.gov.ae. A legitimate consultant will give you their TRN immediately.
Fastlane Management Consultancy is FTA-registered. TRN: 104218042400003. Verify this on the FTA's official registered tax agents list.
VAT was introduced in the UAE on 1 January 2018 at a standard rate of 5%. Mandatory registration is required when taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in any 12-month period. Voluntary registration is available from AED 187,500.
Once registered, you must file a VAT return for every tax period — typically quarterly — by the 28th of the following month. Penalties: AED 1,000 for the first late filing. Late payment carries a 2% immediate penalty, 4% after 7 days, and 1% per day thereafter.
UAE corporate tax came into effect for financial years beginning on or after 1 June 2023, under Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022. The rate is 9% on taxable income above AED 375,000, and 0% below that threshold.
Every UAE business — mainland, free zone, and branch — must register for corporate tax and file an annual CT return, even if no tax is payable. Filing deadline: 9 months from financial year end. Late registration: AED 10,000. Late filing: AED 500/month.
Businesses with revenue below AED 3 million can elect Small Business Relief (zero CT liability) — but the election must be made actively in the CT return.
Maintaining IFRS-compliant accounting records is a legal requirement under the UAE Corporate Tax Law. Businesses must retain records for 7 years. Failure to maintain adequate records: AED 10,000 penalty (first offence), AED 20,000 for each repeat.
One of the most common complaints about tax consultants in Dubai is the lack of pricing transparency. Hidden fees, hourly rates that balloon, and retainer agreements that auto-renew.
Fastlane publishes fixed prices for every service:
| Service | Fastlane Price |
|---|---|
| VAT Registration | AED 199 |
| VAT Return Filing (per quarter) | From AED 149 |
| VAT Deregistration | AED 499 |
| Corporate Tax Registration | AED 199 |
| Corporate Tax Filing | From AED 249 |
| Monthly Bookkeeping | From AED 499/month |
| Tax Residency Certificate | AED 500–1,750 |
| FTA Audit Support | From AED 999 |
No retainers. No hourly billing. No add-ons after sign-up. You know the price before you commit.
Not every accountant in Dubai is qualified to act as your FTA tax agent. Here is what to check:
The FTA conducted 93,000 inspections in 2024 — a 135% year-on-year increase. Audit selection is triggered by mismatches between VAT and CT returns, late filings, unusually high input VAT recovery claims, and industry-wide compliance campaigns.
If you receive an FTA audit notice, engaging an FTA-registered tax agent immediately is the single most important step.
Fastlane Management Consultancy is an FTA-registered Tax Agent (TRN: 104218042400003) and Ministry of Economy-registered Auditor based in Bur Dubai. Founded by Nithin Pathak, a UAE tax and finance professional with 15+ years of experience, Fastlane has filed over 4,000 VAT returns and supported 5,000+ UAE businesses across all emirates and 40+ free zones.
No. 33, 2nd Floor, Sheikh Rashid Building, Al Souq Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai
WhatsApp: +971 055 127 3479 · Response: Within 2 business hours on working days
Fastlane is FTA-registered. Fixed prices, no retainers, same-day response.
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