VAT Refund Services in the UAE
Paying more VAT on costs than you charge on sales? Fintra Global’s VAT refund services turn that excess input VAT back into cash. We check every claim is recoverable, build the supporting file the FTA expects, and submit your refund request on EmaraTax โ for mainland and free zone businesses in Dubai and across the UAE.
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DO YOU HAVE A REFUND DUE?
When your input VAT is higher than your output VAT, the difference is yours.
The excess becomes a credit on your VAT account. You can carry it forward to future returns, or ask the FTA to pay it back to your bank account. A refund needs a properly supported claim โ that’s where most businesses get stuck.
Not sure your returns are right in the first place? See our VAT return filing service.
Which describes your VAT position?
LIKELY CLAIMABLE
You can carry it forward or claim it.
If your recoverable input VAT beat your output VAT this period, the excess sits as a credit. We check every input claim is supported, then help you decide: hold it against future VAT, or request the cash.
Review my creditWORTH CLAIMING
A large credit is usually better in your bank.
Credits that keep growing across several returns tie up working capital. We reconcile every period behind the balance so the refund request matches your EmaraTax account.
Claim my built-up creditCOMMON FOR EXPORTERS
Zero-rated sales often mean regular refunds.
Exporters charge 0% but still pay VAT on costs, so a credit builds every period. The FTA will want export evidence for your zero-rated sales โ we prepare it with the claim.
Set up regular refundsNEEDS FIXING
We find out why, then resubmit.
Rejections and long delays usually come from missing invoices, blocked expenses or figures that don't match your returns. We review the FTA's queries, fix the gaps and respond for you.
Fix my refund claimA quick guide only. Whether and how much you can claim depends on your invoices and supplies โ we confirm it before anything is submitted.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
A refund claim built to get approved
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Credit review
We confirm how much of your excess input VAT is genuinely recoverable.
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Invoice check
Every claimed invoice checked for valid tax invoice details and a business purpose.
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Blocked expenses removed
Entertainment, personal use and other non-recoverable VAT taken out before submission.
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Return reconciliation
Refund figures matched to your filed VAT returns and EmaraTax balance.
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Export evidence
Proof for zero-rated exports organised so the FTA can verify them.
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Refund schedules
Supporting purchase and sales schedules prepared in the format the FTA expects.
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EmaraTax submission
Refund request filed with your bank details checked against your registration.
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FTA query handling
Clarification requests answered promptly until the claim is decided.
VAT refunds for every kind of credit
Exporters and zero-rated suppliers
Charging 0% but paying VAT on costs? A refund often follows every period.
Startups with setup costs
Fit-out, equipment and launch costs before sales pick up usually create a credit.
Large one-off purchases
A big capital purchase can tip a single period into credit.
Credit carried forward for months
We reconcile every period behind the balance and turn it into cash.
Rejected or delayed claims
We review the FTA’s queries, fix the gaps and respond on your behalf.
Free zone company
Designated Zone rules can affect what you can recover. We check before claiming.
HOW IT WORKS
How our VAT refund service works
1
Free review
Share your recent VAT returns; we confirm what’s claimable.
2
Fixed quote
One fee in writing, plus the documents we need.
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Supporting file
Invoices checked, schedules built, gaps fixed.
4
Submission
Refund request filed on EmaraTax.
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FTA decision
We answer queries until it’s approved and paid.
We submit once the supporting file is complete โ that is what keeps FTA queries to a minimum.
What supports a refund claim
- VAT returns for the periods claimed
- Purchase tax invoices behind the input VAT
- Sales invoices and credit notes
- Import and customs declarations, if any
- Export evidence for zero-rated sales
- Bank IBAN letter in the registered company name
Missing some invoices? Tell us โ we will work out what is still claimable.
WHY BUSINESSES USE US
Why choose Fintra for VAT refunds in Dubai
Checked before it's claimed
Blocked and unsupported VAT removed, so the claim holds up.
Files built for FTA review
Schedules and evidence prepared the way the FTA asks for them.
One point of contact
The same specialist from review to refund โ no hand-offs.
Replies within 2 business hours
On WhatsApp, phone or email.
Returns and refunds together
We can file your returns too, so credits are tracked every period.
Questions
VAT refund FAQs
Can Fintra Global claim my VAT refund?
Yes. We check that your excess input VAT is correctly calculated and supported, prepare the refund request and schedules, submit it on EmaraTax and handle any FTA queries until it is decided.
When can a business claim a VAT refund in the UAE?
When the input VAT you can recover is higher than the output VAT you owe, the excess becomes a credit. You can carry it forward to future returns or ask the FTA to refund it.
How long does a UAE VAT refund take?
The FTA generally decides on refund requests within 20 business days of a complete submission, and can extend this for further review. Incomplete files and unanswered queries are the most common causes of delay.
Why are VAT refund claims rejected?
The usual reasons are missing or invalid tax invoices, input VAT on blocked expenses, figures that do not match the VAT return, or bank details that do not match the registered business. We check all of these before submitting.
Is there a time limit for claiming a VAT refund?
Do you handle VAT refunds in Dubai and other emirates?
Yes. We prepare refund claims for mainland and free zone businesses in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the other emirates, in person at our Bur Dubai office or remotely.
How much does a VAT refund claim cost?
The fee depends on how many periods are involved and how ready your records are. We quote one fixed fee in writing after a free review, before any work starts.
Still have questions?
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OFFICIAL UAE VAT RESOURCES
Verify the rules directly with the Federal Tax Authority. We keep you compliant โ these are the official sources.
Your VAT credit is cash waiting to be claimed.
Send us your latest VAT returns and we’ll tell you what you can claim back.