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 A VAT return is an official document submitted by VAT-registered businesses to the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) in the UAE. It details a company’s VAT-related activities for a specific period, including the total VAT collected on sales (output VAT) and the VAT paid on purchases (input VAT). The return calculates the net VAT liability—whether the business owes VAT to the government or is entitled to a VAT refund. Key Components of a VAT Return A VAT return includes: Output VAT : VAT collected on sales of goods and services. Input VAT : VAT paid on business-related purchases and expenses. Net VAT Payable or Refundable : The difference between output and input VAT, which determines whether the business owes VAT to the FTA or can claim a refund. Who Must File a VAT Return in the UAE? In the UAE, VAT return filing is mandatory for: All VAT-registered businesses : Any company or individual with annual taxable supplies above the mandatory registration threshold (currently AED 375,000) ...