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UAE Tax Compliance Software: Your Complete Guide to VAT, Corporate Tax, and FTA Requirements

Navigating UAE tax compliance requires specialized software that understands local regulations. This guide covers everything you need to know about choosing and using tax compliance software for your UAE business.

Understanding UAE Tax Requirements

The UAE tax landscape has evolved significantly in recent years. Businesses must now comply with multiple tax obligations:

Value Added Tax (VAT)

  • Standard rate of 5% on most goods and services
  • Zero-rated supplies for exports and certain categories
  • Exempt supplies including financial services and residential property
  • Mandatory registration for businesses with taxable supplies exceeding AED 375,000
  • Quarterly or monthly VAT return filing requirements

Corporate Tax

  • 9% tax rate on taxable income exceeding AED 375,000
  • 0% rate on income up to AED 375,000 threshold
  • Special provisions for Qualifying Free Zone Persons (QFZP)
  • Annual filing requirements with the Federal Tax Authority

Free Zone Company Requirements

  • QFZP status eligibility criteria and documentation
  • Substance requirements for tax benefits
  • Separate accounting for qualifying and non-qualifying income

Essential Features of UAE Tax Compliance Software

Effective tax compliance software for UAE businesses must include these critical features:

Automatic VAT Handling

  • Real-time VAT calculation on transactions
  • Input and output VAT tracking
  • VAT return preparation
  • Reverse charge mechanism support

Corporate Tax Support

  • Taxable income calculations
  • Threshold monitoring
  • Tax provision tracking
  • Annual return preparation

FTA Integration

  • EmaraTax form generation
  • FTA-compliant report formats
  • Audit trail maintenance
  • Document management

Free Zone Features

  • QFZP status tracking
  • Qualifying income segregation
  • Substance documentation
  • Inter-company transactions

How Sahl.Tax Ensures Full Compliance

Sahl.Tax was built specifically for UAE tax compliance, incorporating all FTA requirements into its core functionality:

  • Automatic VAT Calculations: Every transaction automatically calculates the correct VAT treatment based on UAE regulations
  • Corporate Tax Integration: Built-in support for the 9% corporate tax rate with automatic threshold tracking
  • EmaraTax-Ready Forms: Generate compliant tax forms in minutes, reducing filing errors and saving time
  • Bank Statement Processing: AI-powered categorization ensures accurate transaction classification for tax purposes
  • Free Zone Support: Specialized features for Qualifying Free Zone Persons maintaining their 0% tax rate eligibility

Avoiding Common Compliance Pitfalls

UAE businesses face significant penalties for non-compliance. Sahl.Tax helps you avoid these common mistakes:

  • Late VAT return filing (penalties up to AED 10,000 per period)
  • Incorrect VAT calculations leading to under or over-reporting
  • Missing documentation for tax deductions
  • Failure to maintain proper records for FTA audits
  • Incorrect classification of taxable vs. exempt supplies

Stay Compliant with Sahl.Tax

Don't risk penalties and compliance issues. Sahl.Tax keeps your UAE business fully compliant with all FTA requirements. Free tier available for businesses under AED 300,000/year, or start a free trial of any paid plan. Eliminate manual tax form preparation entirely.

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