BI CFO / UAE / VAT return estimate

VAT return estimate

Output VAT, recoverable input VAT and the net amount for a VAT period, with the due date.

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Worked example: a quarter of AED 800,000 sales

A business with AED 800,000 of standard-rated sales and AED 500,000 of recoverable purchases for July to September 2026.

Output VAT	AED 40,000
Recoverable input VAT	−AED 25,000
Net VAT payable	AED 15,000
Return and payment due	28 October 2026

Common questions

When is a UAE VAT return due?

By the 28th day after the end of the VAT period, together with any VAT payable.

How does the reverse charge work?

For imports, you account for 5% output VAT and, if the purchase is for taxable business use, recover the same amount as input VAT in the same return.

Can I recover all input VAT?

Only VAT on purchases for making taxable supplies. With exempt sales, input VAT on shared costs is apportioned, and some items such as entertainment are blocked.

Read the guide

UAE VAT: When to Register and How to File Your Return

For education only. Excludes apportionment, blocked input tax, designated zones and adjustments. Not tax advice.