The document outlines the various VAT penalties under UAE federal tax law, detailing penalties for non-compliance with record-keeping, submission of documents, and tax payments. It specifies monetary penalties for different violations, such as failing to submit tax returns or incorrect tax filings, with varying amounts based on the severity of the infraction. Additionally, it promotes VAT consulting services provided by N R Doshi & Partners to assist businesses in complying with these regulations and avoiding penalties.

2. VAT Penalties in UAE
Federal Tax Procedures Law and Federal Decree-Law on VAT provide for VAT penalties / VAT administrative penalties in UAE.
Every business in the UAE must be familiar with VAT Laws and comply with its provisions to contribute towards the nation’s
growth and avoid VAT penalties.

3. Violations and administrative penalties related to the implementation of the Federal Law No. (7) of 2017 on tax
procedures:
VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
1. Failure to keep the required records and other information specified in the Tax Law:
• AED 10,000 for the first time
• AED 50,000 in case of repetition

4. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
2.Failure to submit the data, records, and documents related to Tax in Arabic to the Federal Tax Authority when requested:
• AED 20,000
3. Failure to submit a registration application within the specified timeframe:
• AED 20,000
4. Failure of the registered business to submit a deregistration application within the specified timeframe:
• AED 10,000

5. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
5. Failure of the registered business to inform the FTA of any circumstance that requires the amendment of the information
pertaining to his tax record kept by the Authority:
• AED 5,000 for the first time
• AED 15,000 in case of repetition
6. Failure of the person appointed as a legal representative for the taxable person to inform the Authority
of his appointment within the specified timeframe. This penalty will be due from the legal
representative’s own funds:
• AED 20,000

6. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
7. Failure of the person appointed as a legal representative for the taxable person to file
a Tax Return within the specified timeframe. The penalty will be due from the legal
representative’s own funds:
• AED 1,000 for the first time
• AED 2,000 in case of repetition within (24) months
8. Failure of the Registrant to submit the tax return within the timeframe specified in the
tax law:
• AED 1,000 for the first time
• AED 2000 in case of repetition within (24) months

7. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
9. Late payment penalty (Payable Tax stated in the submitted tax
return or tax assessment):
• 2% of unpaid tax is due immediately
• 4% is due on the seventh day following the deadline for
payment
• 1% daily penalty on any amount that is still unpaid one calendar
month following the deadline for payment (max 300%)

8. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
10. Incorrect tax return by the taxable business. Two penalties are applied:
• Fixed Penalty
• AED 3,000 for the first time
• AED 5,000 in case of repetition
• % Based Penalty
% based penalty shall be applied on the amount unpaid to the Authority
due to the error and resulting in a tax benefit as follows:
• 50% if the registered business does not make a voluntary disclosure or
he makes the disclosure after being notified of the tax audit, and the
Authority has started the tax audit process, or after being asked for
information relating to the tax audit, whichever takes place first
• 30% if the registered business makes the voluntary disclosure after
being notified of the tax audit and before the Authority starts the tax
audit
• 5% if the registered business makes a voluntary disclosure before
being notified of the tax audit by the Authority

9. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
11. The voluntary disclosure by the person/taxpayer of errors in the tax return, tax assessment, or
refund applicable pursuant to Article 10 (1) and (2) of the Tax Procedures Law. Two Penalties are
applied:
• Fixed Penalty
•AED 3,000 for the first time
•AED 5,000 in case of repetition
• % Based Penalty
% based penalty shall be applied on the amount unpaid to the Authority due to the error and
resulting in a tax benefit as follows:
• 50% if the Person/Taxpayer make as voluntary disclosure after being notified of the tax
audit and Authority starting the tax audit or after being asked for information relating to
the tax audit, whichever takes place first
• 30% if the Person/Taxpayer makes the voluntary disclosure after being notified of the tax
audit but before the start of the tax audit
• 5% if the Person/Taxpayer makes a voluntary disclosure before being notified of the tax
audit by the Authority.

10. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
12. The failure of the Taxable Person to voluntarily disclose errors in
the tax return, tax assessment or refund application pursuant to Article
10 (1) and (2) of the Tax Procedures Law before being notified that he
will be subject to a tax audit. Two penalties are applied:
Fixed Penalty
• AED 3,000 for the first time
• AED 5,000 in case of repetition
% Based Penalty
• 50% of the amount unpaid to the Authority due to the error
resulting in a tax benefit for the person/Taxpayer

11. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
13. The failure of the business conducting business to facilitate the work of Tax Audito
the provisions of Article (21) of the Tax Procedures Law:
• AED 20,000
14. The failure of the Registrant to calculate tax on behalf of another person when the
registered taxable person is obliged to do so under the Tax Law. The Registrant shall
be obliged to pay a late penalty consisting of:
• 2% of the unpaid tax due immediately once the payment of payable tax is late
• 4% is due on the seventh day following the deadline for payment, on the amount of
tax which is unpaid
• 1% daily penalty charged on any amount that is still unpaid one calendar month
following the deadline for payment with an upper ceiling of 300%

12. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
15. A person not accounting for any tax that may be due on the import of goods as
required under the law:
• 50% of unpaid or undeclared tax
Violations and administrative penalties related to the implementation of the
Federal Decree-Law No. (8) of 2017 on Value Added Tax (VAT):
• Failure by the Taxable Person to display price inclusive of Tax:
AED 15,000
• Failure by the Taxable Person to notify the Authority of applying tax based on
margin:
AED 2,500

13. VAT Administrative Penalties in UAE
• Failure to comply with conditions and procedures related to keeping the goods in a
Designated Zone or moving them to another Designated Zone:
The penalty shall be the higher of AED 50,000 or 50% of the tax if any,
chargeable in respect of the goods as the result of the violation
• Failure by the Taxable Person to issue the Tax Invoice or an alternative document when
making any supply:
AED 5,000 for each tax invoice or alternative document:
• Failure by the Taxable Person to issue a Tax Credit Note or an alternative document:
AED 5,000 for each tax credit note or alternative document Failure by the Taxable
Person to comply with the conditions and procedures regarding the issuance of
electronic Tax Invoices and electronic Tax Credit Notes:
AED 5,000 for each incorrect document

14. VAT Services in UAE
N R Doshi & Partners is a Registered Tax Agent with the Federal Tax Authority in
UAE. We provide VAT Consulting Service, which complements our other
services, including, Company Formation, Advisory Services, Accounting and
Finance, and Outsourcing. It enables us to provide a total solution to our clients
so that they can remain compliant and avoid VAT penalties.
Our VAT Consulting Service offers easy access to VAT experts who are
experienced in your industry and provide a practical solution. They also handle
your routine compliance issues starting from VAT Registration, VAT-compliant
Bookkeeping, VAT Return Filing, VAT Implementation, Voluntary Disclosure
Filing, VAT Audit, Tax Agent Services, TRN Verification, and VAT De-registration.
Our VAT Services in UAE aims to provide the expertise you need to deal with
UAE VAT Laws. Contact Us now to proceed towards the right direction in your
journey of VAT Compliance and avoiding VAT Penalties.

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