Tharaa guide · UAE
If you earn from brand deals, sponsorships or paid content in the UAE, VAT may already apply to you. Here's how it works, and how we keep you ready for every return.
AED 375,000
Mandatory registration threshold over 12 months
5%
Standard VAT rate
28th
Return due by the 28th of the month after each period
Registration with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) is mandatory once your taxable income passes AED 375,000 over the past 12 months, or you expect it to soon. Between AED 187,500 and AED 375,000 you can register voluntarily.
Generally, income from the services you provide: brand partnerships, sponsored posts, paid appearances, content production and similar work. A salary from an employer doesn't count. Income from clients outside the UAE can be treated differently, so it's worth checking each type of deal.
The FTA assigns your tax period when you register, and for most creators it's quarterly. Your return, and any VAT you owe, is due by the 28th day of the month after the period ends. Missing a deadline brings penalties, so it pays to stay ahead.
Tax invoices for the work you bill, showing your Tax Registration Number (TRN), the contracts behind your deals, and receipts for business expenses. Keep them organized through the year and each return becomes routine.
UAE Corporate Tax is separate from VAT and can also apply to individuals whose business income passes AED 1 million a year. If your income is growing, it's worth checking where you stand.
We track your income, invoices and expenses as they happen, tell you when you're nearing the threshold, and prepare your VAT figures and supporting documents each period so your return is ready to submit, on time. You stay in control of the submission.
Generally yes. Being paid to promote a brand is a service, so it counts toward the threshold and, once you're registered, VAT applies to it.
We prepare everything so your return is ready; you, or an FTA-registered tax agent, submit it through the FTA's portal. We aren't a registered tax agent.
You don't need to register yet. We keep track of your income and let you know as you get close, so registration never catches you off guard.
This guide is general information, not tax advice. Rules can change; confirm your situation with the FTA or a licensed adviser.
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