ETaxFlow calculates your UAE VAT automatically on every invoice, reconciles input and output tax, and generates your VAT 201 return ready for FTA submission.
From invoice to VAT 201 return — ETaxFlow handles every step automatically.
At the end of every tax period, ETaxFlow compiles all Box 1–17 figures automatically. Review your totals and export the return — no spreadsheet calculations needed.
ETaxFlow tracks VAT collected on sales (output tax) and VAT paid on purchases (input tax) separately — correctly netting your VAT payable or refund position each period.
Standard 5%, zero-rated exports and international services, exempt supplies (residential property, financial services, bare land) — all handled with the correct FTA treatment.
Correctly applies RCM to imported services and goods where the UAE recipient must account for VAT — automatically reported in Box 3 and Box 10 of your VAT 201.
Scan supplier invoices to extract TRN, VAT amount, and line items automatically. Input tax is claimed correctly without manual data entry — reducing errors and saving hours.
Never miss a FTA filing deadline. ETaxFlow tracks your quarterly and monthly VAT periods, sends reminders before due dates, and keeps a full audit trail of every return filed.
Every box in the UAE VAT 201 form, handled automatically.
All taxable sales at 5% — invoices, credit notes and adjustments are totalled automatically.
5% output VAT on all standard rated supplies, calculated per invoice and summed for the period.
Imported goods and services subject to RCM are captured here — ETaxFlow identifies these automatically.
Exports, international services, and other zero-rated transactions separated from standard-rated sales.
Residential rentals, bare land, financial services — correctly classified and excluded from taxable value.
VAT paid on all business purchases — claimed correctly after AI extraction validates each supplier invoice.
"Our VAT 201 used to take a full day to prepare manually in Excel. With ETaxFlow it takes 10 minutes. Every invoice is tracked, every input tax claim is correct. The FTA audit was stress-free."
"As a DMCC company with international clients we have zero-rated and standard-rated supplies mixed. ETaxFlow handles the split automatically — correct VAT treatment for every transaction."
UAE VAT is a transaction-level tax. Every sale and purchase must be recorded with the correct VAT treatment before the VAT 201 return can be accurate. Here is how ETaxFlow connects the dots — from the moment you raise or receive an invoice to the moment the return is submitted to the FTA.
Create a sales invoice in ETaxFlow and VAT is automatically applied at the correct rate — 5% standard, 0% zero-rated, or exempt — based on your product/service configuration. For purchases, upload a PDF supplier bill and AI extraction reads the supplier TRN, line items, and VAT amount in seconds.
Every invoice posts double-entry journal entries automatically. Output VAT on sales goes to the Output VAT Control account. Input VAT on purchases goes to Input VAT Recoverable. Mixed supplies (part taxable, part exempt) are tracked for partial exemption calculation so you never over-claim.
When you receive services from overseas suppliers (Google Ads, Microsoft, consultants), the reverse charge mechanism applies — you both pay and reclaim VAT on the same transaction. ETaxFlow identifies these transactions and populates Box 3 (imports) and Box 10 (input tax) of the VAT 201 correctly, with no manual intervention.
At the end of each quarterly or monthly tax period, ETaxFlow generates the complete VAT 201 return — all 17 boxes populated from your actual ledger transactions. Box 1 (standard-rated sales), Box 4 (zero-rated), Box 5 (exempt), Box 9 (output tax), Box 10 (input tax), Box 11 (payable or refundable). Review the figures, compare to the prior period, and approve.
Submit the approved return directly to EmaraTax via ETaxFlow's integration — no re-keying required. If output VAT exceeds input VAT, pay the net liability within 28 days of period end. If input VAT exceeds output (e.g., major capex month), the refundable amount is calculated and the refund request process is initiated from within ETaxFlow.
UAE VAT law requires records to be kept for at least 5 years (10 years for real estate). ETaxFlow retains every invoice, return, payment confirmation, and correspondence with the FTA in a structured, searchable archive. If you receive an FTA audit notice, your entire VAT history is accessible in minutes.
Protect your enterprise from aggressive operational audits and costly input tax adjustment penalties. ETaxFlow tracks every transaction at the point of sale, matching accurate tax treatment definitions across your accounts from day one.
Instantly cross-checks B2B supplier Tax Registration Numbers against the FTA format to ensure safe input tax recoveries. Invalid TRNs flagged before the invoice is posted.
Handles standard 5% charges, international exports (0%), domestic exemptions, and import reverse charge mechanisms — all applied automatically at transaction level.
Breaks down revenue across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates automatically — populating the regional boxes on the VAT 201 form.
All invoices, credit notes, bank statements, and VAT 201 returns stored in a structured 7-year archive. Retrievable by TRN, date, or amount in seconds during an FTA audit.
Common questions about filing VAT 201 returns in UAE.
Yes. ETaxFlow automatically compiles all your sales, purchases, adjustments and exempt supplies into the VAT 201 return format required by the FTA. You review the figures and submit — no manual calculation required.
ETaxFlow applies the standard 5% VAT rate to taxable supplies, zero-rates exports and international services, and correctly identifies exempt supplies such as residential properties and bare land. You can also configure special rates for designated zones.
ETaxFlow is built to comply with FTA VAT legislation and produces output in the formats required for FTA submission. All VAT logic is maintained in line with FTA public clarifications and updates.
Yes. ETaxFlow handles reverse charge mechanism (RCM) transactions, applying VAT correctly on imported services and goods where the UAE recipient is required to account for the tax.
At the end of each tax period, ETaxFlow generates a draft VAT 201 return pre-populated with your figures. You review Box 1–17, download the report, and submit to the FTA portal. ETaxFlow also tracks your VAT refund status and payment deadlines.
Know your VAT return deadline — ETaxFlow tracks it automatically and alerts you in advance.
Deadlines are the 28th day of the month following the end of the tax period. ETaxFlow sends automated reminders 14 days and 7 days before each due date.
FTA penalties for VAT errors and late filing are significant. ETaxFlow keeps your VAT records audit-ready at all times.
AED 1,000 penalty for the first late filing. AED 2,000 for each subsequent late filing within 24 months. ETaxFlow's deadline alerts prevent this entirely.
2% of unpaid tax immediately upon the due date, then 4% monthly thereafter. VAT debt can compound quickly — ETaxFlow calculates your exact liability before the due date.
AED 5,000 per incorrect tax invoice — for missing TRN, wrong VAT amount, or non-compliant format. ETaxFlow generates FTA-compliant tax invoices on every sale automatically.
AED 20,000 for failing to register for VAT when the AED 375,000 threshold is exceeded. ETaxFlow monitors your rolling 12-month revenue and alerts you before you cross the threshold.
AED 10,000 to AED 50,000 for failure to maintain proper VAT records for 5 years. ETaxFlow stores all VAT records, invoices and returns in the cloud with 7-year retention.
50% of overclaimed input tax as a penalty. ETaxFlow validates every supplier invoice against FTA invoice requirements before posting input tax to Box 10 of the VAT 201.
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