Every dirham of overpaid VAT sitting unclaimed with the FTA is cash your business could be using right now. JCA is a registered VAT refund company in Dubai that recovers excess input tax quickly, with fully compliant documentation, and no wasted time chasing a claim yourself. If you have never formally claimed a refund, or you suspect old credits are sitting on your books, book a free VAT position review with our team before it costs you.
Warning: Old VAT Credits Are About to Expire
New rules mean unclaimed excess VAT no longer carries forward forever. Credits from 2018 to 2021 must be claimed by 31 December 2026, or they are gone permanently. Every credit going forward now has a hard five-year deadline from the end of its tax period. If your business has been quietly carrying forward VAT credits instead of claiming them back, this is the year that decision either pays off or costs you the money outright. Talk to us now, before the deadline does the deciding for you.
We Handle Your Refund Claim End to End
You do not need to learn Form VAT311, chase supporting invoices, or second-guess what the FTA will accept. Our team reviews your VAT ledgers, prepares a fully documented claim, and submits it on your behalf, then manages FTA queries until your money is in your account. Most compliant claims are cleared within 20 business days and paid out within 5 business days of approval. We do the paperwork, you get the cash flow.
Why Claims Get Rejected, and How We Prevent It
Most VAT refunds do not fail because the money isn’t owed. They fail on avoidable errors: invalid tax invoices, VAT claimed on blocked categories like entertainment or certain vehicles, a missing IBAN, or outstanding liabilities the FTA offsets before paying out. We check every one of these before your claim ever reaches the FTA, so you are not the business waiting months for a rejection letter.
Refund Now or Carry Forward, We Tell You Which Wins
Not every credit should be claimed immediately, and not every credit should be left sitting. If you are a large or consistent exporter, or you have made major capital purchases, claiming a refund now protects your cash flow. If your balance is small and you expect a VAT bill next quarter, carrying forward may still make sense, for now. We assess your specific position and tell you the option that keeps the most money working for your business, not a generic rule of thumb.
Stricter FTA Scrutiny Means You Need Experienced Representation
The FTA now has extended powers to audit refund claims filed late in their five-year window, and can deny recovery entirely where a supply chain is linked to tax evasion. This is not a form-filling exercise anymore. As an FTA approved tax agency with a full audit practice behind us, we prepare your claim to withstand scrutiny, not just to get submitted.
One Firm for Your Refund, Your Audit and Your Tax Position
Because JCA also handles statutory audit, internal audit and corporate tax for UAE businesses, your VAT refund claim is backed by the same evidence standards we use in full audit engagements. That means fewer surprises, faster approvals, and one team that already understands your business when the next filing or refund comes around.
Why Choose JCA as Your VAT Refund Consultants
Jitendra Chartered Accountants is a registered and FTA approved tax agency, which means our VAT refund work goes beyond simply completing Form VAT311. We review your VAT ledgers to identify credit balances approaching their five-year expiry, prepare and validate supporting documentation before submission, and stand behind your claim if the FTA raises questions during its review. Because our team also handles statutory and internal audit engagements, we bring the same standard of evidence and documentation to your refund claim that would be expected in a full audit, which reduces the risk of delay or rejection.
Talk to Our VAT Refund Consultants in Dubai
If your business has unclaimed VAT credits, particularly from 2018 to 2021, time is limited under the new five-year rule. Contact JCA for a review of your VAT position. Call us, or email to get started before your credits expire.
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VAT Refund Timeframe in the UAE
The FTA will review the tax refund claim application within 20 days and notify the taxable person of its decision. FTA can either accept or reject the claim for the VAT refund. If the FTA requires more time to review the application, it will notify the applicant about the same. If approved, the FTA will refund the amount within five business days.
What Documents are Required to Claim a VAT Refund in UAE?
Our VAT refund services in Dubai can help businesses effectively manage the VAT refund documentation challenges. The following are the documents required for tax refunds in the UAE:
- VAT refund application form
- Highest tax invoices from Standard Rated Expenses (in terms of values).
- Highest official and commercial documents related to zero-rated supplies (in terms of values)
- Highest tax invoices related to Sales and other outputs (in terms of values).
- IBAN Validation Letter.
How do I Claim My VAT Refund in the UAE?
Hiring the best VAT refund services in Dubai such as JCA is the best way to simplify the process of VAT refunds. We are one of the leading FTA-registered tax agents in the UAE and we can help you apply for the tax refund. The VAT refund procedure is listed below:
- Log into the Emaratax account dashboard
- Type the VAT or Excise Tax tab as the case may be
- Access VAT311 (for VAT) or EX311 (for Excise Tax)
- Fill in the UAE VAT refund form and submit the refund request
How JCA’s Tax Services in Dubai can help you with Tax Refunds?
JCA provides reliable tax services in Dubai for businesses seeking FTA VAT refunds. Our VAT refund services consist of:
- Identifying eligible expenses: We will examine your company’s expenses to identify those that are eligible for FTA VAT refunds. We will also identify the costs associated with exempt or zero-rated supplies.
- Claims preparation and submission: Our VAT advisers in Dubai will help you prepare and submit the VAT refund claims to the FTA.
- Representation before the FTA: Our VAT consultancy services in Dubai come in handy in case of disputes or challenges to your refund claims.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How fast can I get my VAT refund?
Most compliant claims are verified by the FTA within 20 business days and paid within 5 business days of approval. Our team prepares your claim to move through that process without delay.
Will I lose my old VAT credits?
If your credit is from 2018 to 2021 and unclaimed, yes, unless you submit a claim before 31 December 2026. We can check your position and file before the deadline.
Can you guarantee my claim won't be rejected?
We cannot guarantee an FTA decision, but we check every common rejection point, invoices, blocked categories, bank details and outstanding liabilities, before submission, which significantly reduces the risk of delay or rejection.
Do you handle the whole process or just the paperwork?
We manage the entire claim, from reviewing your VAT ledgers and preparing documentation to submitting the claim and handling any FTA queries until payment is received.