BWMC · Dubai, UAE
VAT Consultancy in Dubai and the UAE
Resolve VAT questions before they become recurring accounting or filing problems.
What this service covers
VAT consultancy examines the tax treatment of a transaction or business process. BWMC reviews contracts, invoices, movement of goods or services and the parties involved, then explains the relevant issues and evidence requirements. The engagement can cover a specific transaction or a wider VAT health check.
A customer’s overseas address, a free-zone location or the wording on an invoice does not by itself determine VAT treatment. The facts, applicable conditions and evidence must support the position taken. Advice should be updated when the transaction or law changes.
Support available
The proposal will confirm the services and deliverables included.
- Transaction and contract reviews
- Cross-border supply analysis
- Input tax and apportionment questions
- VAT process and invoice health checks
- Clarification-request preparation
- Practical guidance for finance teams
What to prepare
- Contracts, invoices and credit notes
- Description of each party’s role
- Goods movement or service-delivery evidence
- Tax registrations and prior treatment
We will confirm the checklist for your circumstances. Agree a secure way to share confidential documents with the team.
How the engagement works
STEP 1
Agree the scope
Confirm your objective, entity, reporting period, intended recipient and the work included in the engagement.
STEP 2
Review the records
Use the agreed document checklist to assess the facts, reconcile information and identify missing evidence.
STEP 3
Prepare the findings
Document the analysis, assumptions, unresolved matters and practical actions relevant to the agreed scope.
STEP 4
Discuss next steps
Explain the findings to your team and agree responsibilities, deadlines and any follow-up support.
Frequently asked questions
How is VAT advice different from VAT return filing?
Filing records the business’s VAT position for a period. Advisory work examines questions about the treatment itself, the supporting evidence and how the process should operate.
Are all exports automatically zero-rated?
No blanket treatment should be assumed. The applicable conditions and evidence requirements need to be assessed for the specific supply of goods or services.
Can all VAT on business expenses be recovered?
No. Recovery depends on the nature and use of the expense, documentary evidence and applicable restrictions. Mixed-use expenses may need further analysis.
Can you obtain an FTA clarification?
We can discuss preparing a clarification request where the relevant conditions are met. The authority determines its response; an adviser cannot guarantee a particular ruling.
What will the advice include?
The agreed deliverable can set out the facts considered, assumptions, relevant VAT questions, recommended treatment, evidence to retain and any remaining uncertainties.
Official guidance and further reading
Content reviewed 14 September 2026. Requirements depend on your facts and the rules in force. Confirm the applicable position before acting.
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Start with a clear scope
Tell us about your business, the outcome you need and any deadline. BWMC will help identify the next steps and confirm a suitable scope and quotation.
Contact BWMCEmarat Atrium, 1st Floor, Unit 147, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, United Arab Emirates+971 4 548 8184