VAT · 2026
United Arab Emirates VAT registration threshold
Any B2C sale into United Arab Emirates - no registration threshold for foreign sellers.
- Measured over
- From the first supply
- On crossing
- Register for United Arab Emirates VAT
What is the United Arab Emirates VAT registration threshold?
the United Arab Emirates applies no VAT registration threshold to foreign sellers, so VAT is due from your first business-to-consumer sale rather than after a limit is crossed. You register with the Federal Tax Authority and then charge VAT on sales to customers there.
What's different about United Arab Emirates
The headline AED 375,000 threshold applies to UAE-resident businesses only. A non-resident making taxable supplies in the UAE must register regardless of turnover.
When do you need to register?
United Arab Emirates applies no registration threshold to foreign sellers. VAT is due on your first B2C sale, so any sale at all creates the obligation.
Deadline: Immediately - the duty starts with the first sale, not at a threshold.
How to register in United Arab Emirates
- 1Register with Federal Tax Authority under its simplified regime for non-resident suppliers.
- 2Charge local VAT on every B2C sale.
- 3Collect and store evidence of customer location, which most of these regimes require.
- 4File on the assigned cycle - usually quarterly for non-resident suppliers.
Federal Tax Authority — official guidance
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United Arab Emirates VAT threshold - FAQ
What is the VAT registration threshold in United Arab Emirates?
There isn't one. United Arab Emirates applies no registration threshold to foreign sellers - VAT is due from your first B2C sale, so waiting for a limit to be crossed is the wrong mental model here.
When do I need to register for VAT in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates applies no registration threshold to foreign sellers. VAT is due on your first B2C sale, so any sale at all creates the obligation. Immediately - the duty starts with the first sale, not at a threshold.
Does TaxesRadar file my VAT for me?
No. TaxesRadar watches your Stripe and Paddle sales, warns you before you cross this threshold, and gives you the registration checklist. Filing itself is handed to specialist partners.
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Guidance, not tax advice. Confirm the specifics for your situation with a qualified professional. Threshold shown for 2026; last verified 2026-07-27 against Federal Tax Authority. Rules change - TaxesRadar keeps them current.