At SAS Partners — Ahmed Mahfoudh Chartered Accountants & Auditors, we help businesses across Dubai and the UAE recover the input VAT they're legally owed — from routine repayable-return refunds to special refund schemes for exhibitions, foreign businesses, and new residences. We build the evidence trail the FTA expects, so your refund doesn't stall in review, across UAE, KSA, Qatar, UK & USA.
Book Free ConsultationA VAT refund claim isn't automatic just because your input tax exceeds your output tax. The FTA reviews supporting evidence closely, and incomplete documentation or mismatched invoices are the most common reasons refunds get delayed or rejected outright.
We help UAE businesses recover VAT they're rightfully owed by building claims backed by reconciled invoices, accurate calculations, and the specific evidence each refund category requires. By anticipating the questions the FTA is likely to ask, we help your refund move through review faster and land back in your account sooner.
Recovering excess input VAT promptly rather than letting it sit unclaimed and tie up cash flow.
Submitting complete, well-evidenced claims to prevent the delays and resubmissions that poor documentation causes.
Applying the correct scheme rules for exhibitions, tourists, foreign businesses, or new residence construction.
Filing standard VAT refund requests where input tax exceeds output tax for a filing period.
Preparing refund claims for UAE nationals recovering VAT on the construction of a new home.
Supporting non-resident businesses reclaiming UAE VAT incurred on qualifying local expenses.
Claiming VAT recovery on qualifying costs incurred by exhibitors under the FTA's dedicated scheme.
Reconciling invoices, import declarations, and ledgers to build a defensible claim file.
Responding to FTA clarification requests and managing reconsideration requests for rejected claims.
Confirming which refund category applies and whether the claim meets FTA qualifying conditions.
Matching invoices, receipts, and import records against the input VAT being claimed.
Filing the refund request on EmaraTax with complete, correctly formatted supporting documentation.
Monitoring claim status, responding to FTA queries, and pursuing reconsideration where needed.
Discovery call to identify the refund category that applies to your situation.
Gathering and matching every invoice and record supporting the claimed amount.
Submitting a complete refund request through the correct EmaraTax refund form.
Tracking your claim through to disbursement and resolving any outstanding FTA queries.
Our team has prepared and filed refund claims across every FTA scheme, from routine repayable returns to specialized exhibition and foreign business recovery claims. We work with SMEs, developers, and international companies operating across Dubai's business ecosystem.
Discover MoreImport VAT recovery and reconciliation for high-volume trade and logistics businesses.
Refund claims on construction input costs for developers and new residence builders.
Recovering excess input VAT tied to inventory purchases and platform fees.
Refund claims under the FTA's dedicated exhibition and conference scheme for exhibitors.
Recovery claims for overseas companies incurring VAT on qualifying UAE expenses.
Refund reconciliation across related entities and intercompany transaction chains.
A visionary leader with deep roots in UAE financial regulations and strategic corporate growth.
Specialist in refund evidence reconciliation and FTA query resolution for complex claims.
Expert in UAE commercial laws and corporate compliance frameworks for multinational firms.
Highly skilled in UAE Corporate Tax and VAT compliance strategies for sustainable operations.
Processing timelines vary by refund category and claim complexity, and can extend if the FTA requests additional supporting documentation, which is why a complete initial submission matters.
Most claims require valid tax invoices, proof of payment, import declarations where relevant, and a clear reconciliation showing how the claimed amount was calculated.
Yes. Businesses can submit a reconsideration request to the FTA with additional evidence or clarification addressing the reasons cited for rejection.
Yes. UAE nationals constructing a new residence for personal use can claim a refund on VAT incurred on qualifying construction costs, subject to the scheme's conditions and required documentation.
Consult with our refund specialists to build a complete, evidence-backed claim and recover your cash faster.
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