All registered business taxpayers in the UAE must file VAT return uae monthly or quarterly. The difference between the production VAT and the recoverable input VAT is a VAT liability that has to be paid to the FTA. The difference between the production VAT and the recoverable input VAT is a VAT liability that has to be paid to the FTA. Below are the steps to pay VAT Registration:
Steps to Pay VAT
After submitting the VAT return, the VAT registration payable and other liabilities like penalties will be shown under ‘My Payments’ in the FTA portal. To examine and settle your VAT liabilities, take these steps:
Log in to the FTA portal (https://eservices.tax.gov.ae) with your username and password.
Go to ‘My Payments’ on the dashboard.
Under ‘VAT Registration & Penalty Payment’, the ‘Total Outstanding Liability’ is the amount you owe.
Enter the payment amount and click ‘Make Payment’.
Note: You can make partial payments, but pay the full amount before the deadline to avoid penalties. Older liabilities will be paid first.
Click ‘Make Payment’ to go to the ‘Payment Information’ page.
Click ‘Pay Now’ to go to the e-Dirham payment gateway.
At the gateway, pay with an e-Dirham or non e-Dirham card.
After successful payment, you will be redirected to the FTA site.
The ‘VAT Transaction History’ section of ‘My Payments’ allows you to view payment history and transaction history. This shows your periodic VAT return uae payments and any applicable penalties like late filing fees.
Penalties for Late VAT Payment
After filing the VAT return uae, you must pay on time. Late payment penalties include:
2% of unpaid tax immediately after missing the deadline
4% after 7 days past the deadline on remaining unpaid tax invoice
1% daily up to 300% if unpaid for a calendar month after the deadline
You can also register for VAT Registration UAE on our website:
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