How to Amend VAT Registration in UAE?

Businesses in the UAE must register for VAT if they exceed the annual turnover of AED 375,000. After the VAT registration UAE, you might need to amend the firm details given in your VAT registration application. It must be informed to FTA within 20 business days from the date the changes occurred. The amendments can be made easily online. This article helps you learn how to amend the details in the VAT registration application in both cases: changes that require FTA approval and those that do not.

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Procedure for the amendments does not require FTA approval

You can update your business activities, GCC activities (if applicable), and Customs Registration Information directly through the FTA portal without requiring their approval. The following steps can help you make changes without getting approval from FTA.

1. Go to FTA's VAT registration portal.
2. You can find the approved VAT registration application under the dashboard tab.
3. Click the 'Edit' button to update the information in the following sections contains in 'About the VAT registration': 
• Business activities: You can add or modify your primary business activity and any other activities associated with your business.
• GCC activities: If you're registered for VAT in any GCC state, update details like the member state, TRN, and estimated import/export values. You can also remove existing entries.
• Customs Registration Information: Provide or update your Customs Registration Number (CRN) issued by UAE customs. You can add multiple CRNs.
4. After making the required amendments, click the 'Submit Changes' button. It will automatically be reflected in your VAT profile since it does not require FTA approval.

Procedure for the amendments requires FTA Approval

In the UAE, amendments to your VAT registration details, like business information, contact details, or banking details, require Federal Tax Authority (FTA) approval. Below, we have provided the steps to change the details requiring FTA approval.

1. On the dashboard, click the 'Amendment' button to make changes in the following sections,
• Details of the applicant 
• Contact details
• Banking details of the applicant 
• Business relationships 
• About the VAT application
• Declarations
2. After making the required changes, click the 'Save and review' button to proceed to review the form.
3. Review the information you entered on the form carefully. Once you are sure all the information is correct, click the 'Submit for approval' button.

Note: You will be penalized for late notification if you don't inform the FTA about the changes within 30 days of their occurrence.  

Sections/Fields restricted from Direct amendment

In the table below, you can find the fields and sections restricted from direct amendment,

If you want to update information concerning the above sections/fields, you can contact FTA and provide a valid reason for making changes. 

How to check the progress of your VAT amendment application?

To know the status of your VAT amendment application, click the dashboard tab and look beside the status. If it is showing,

• Drafted - It means the applicant has still not completed or submitted the registration amendment form.
• Pending - It means the FTA has not received the registration amendment form, is in processing, or is waiting for further information from the applicant.
• Rejected - It means FTA rejected your registration amendment form.
• Approved - It means FTA approved your form, and your tax records are updated successfully.

Note: If the status is 'Drafted' or 'Pending,' the user cannot initiate another amendment through the 'Edit' button.

Conclusion

Businesses in the UAE can easily amend their VAT registration UAE details online for changes requiring approval and those that don't. However, informing the FTA within 20 days of any changes is crucial and being aware of fields requiring FTA contact for updates is crucial.  Regularly checking the application status ensures a smooth amendment process.

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