This guide is prepared to help VAT importers understand the different scenarios and steps to be followed in terms of importing goods into the UAE, navigate through the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) website and successfully declare goods subject to VAT. It is designed to help you:
- Understand the process for declaring goods at Customs,
- Navigate to the VAT declarations forms to declare goods subject to VAT.
- Provide accurate answers to the questions on the VAT Declaration Import Forms by explaining what information you are required to provide.
- Provide Customs with the appropriate proof to validate the imports declaration and the VAT due; and
- Understand the icons and symbols included in the forms.
Setting up an e-Services account is similar to setting up the other online accounts that you hold. The VAT import declaration form is also designed to be straightforward and wherever possible it will auto-complete information for you.
If you need help setting up your e-Services account or have questions on specific fields in the VAT import declaration form, please contact us.