Value Added Tax (VAT) Course in Dubai
This VAT course in Dubai explains UAE VAT rules, tax invoices, return filing and record keeping under Federal Tax Authority requirements.
About the Value Added Tax (VAT) course in Dubai
This VAT course in Dubai explains UAE VAT rules, tax invoices, return filing and record keeping under Federal Tax Authority requirements. It helps accountants, finance officers and business owners who must register, charge VAT and submit returns correctly.
Value added tax (VAT) is an indirect tax on the supply of goods and services. In the UAE the standard rate is 5%, administered by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
Our Value Added Tax (VAT) training in Dubai is a 20 hours program available online, offline and hybrid, with batches on weekend and weekdays near Deira Clocktower. It suits accountants, finance staff, business graduates and ERP users who want job-ready system skills. The emphasis is on doing the work, with a trainer beside you to correct mistakes as they happen. Learners often pair it with UAE Corporate Tax or SAP S/4HANA. Classroom learners come to Mabrooka Building 04 on Al Muraqqabat Road, a short walk from Al Rigga Metro Exit 2, and online learners follow the same syllabus live. You can compare every option under Accounting, Finance & SAP courses. Ask a training advisor for the full module list, current fee and next start date.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the Value Added Tax (VAT) Course in Dubai
- Identify taxable, zero-rated, exempt and out-of-scope supplies
- Check VAT registration thresholds and voluntary registration
- Issue compliant tax invoices and tax credit notes
- Calculate input tax and decide what can be recovered
- Apply the reverse charge mechanism correctly
- Complete the VAT return through the EmaraTax portal
- Keep records the FTA expects
- Understand penalties, audits and voluntary disclosure
Who Should Take the Value Added Tax (VAT) Course
- Accountants and bookkeepers in UAE firms
- Finance managers handling VAT returns
- Business owners and startup founders
- Auditors and tax assistants
- Accounts staff moving from other tax systems
Tools Covered in the Value Added Tax (VAT) Course
- EmaraTax portal
- UAE VAT Return (VAT 201)
- Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017
- Tax invoice
- Reverse charge
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits of the Value Added Tax (VAT) Training Course
- Prepare VAT returns with a clear view of what goes in each box
- Reduce invoice and input tax errors that lead to FTA queries
- Handle imports, exports and free zone supplies with more confidence
- Build a basic skill set for UAE tax and accounts roles
Value Added Tax (VAT) Course Outline
Module 1: VAT Fundamentals
- How VAT works in a supply chain
- UAE VAT law and the FTA
- Taxable person and registration
- Tax periods and deadlines
Module 2: Types of Supply
- Standard-rated supplies at 5%
- Zero-rated supplies
- Exempt supplies
- Out-of-scope items
Module 3: Place of Supply and Imports
- Place of supply for goods
- Place of supply for services
- Imports and exports
- Designated zones overview
Module 4: Invoices and Records
- Tax invoice requirements
- Credit and debit notes
- Record keeping periods
- Simplified invoices
Module 5: Input Tax and Special Cases
- Input tax recovery rules
- Partial exemption overview
- Reverse charge
- Bad debt and adjustments
Module 6: Returns and Compliance
- Filling the VAT 201 return
- EmaraTax portal navigation
- Penalties and voluntary disclosure
- Mock return exercise
Guides to read before you enrol
Certificate
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View allFAQ About Value Added Tax (VAT) Courses
How long is the Value Added Tax (VAT) course?
The Value Added Tax (VAT) course is 20 Hours.
Who should take the Value Added Tax (VAT) course?
Accountants and bookkeepers in UAE firms; Finance managers handling VAT returns; Business owners and startup founders; Auditors and tax assistants; Accounts staff moving from other tax systems.
Which tools are covered in the Value Added Tax (VAT) course?
EmaraTax portal, UAE VAT Return (VAT 201), Federal Decree-Law No. 8 of 2017, Tax invoice, Reverse charge, Microsoft Excel.
Does the VAT course help with filing returns on the EmaraTax portal?
Yes. It walks through each section of the VAT 201 return and how figures from your books feed into it. You practise with sample data.
Is this course relevant for businesses in free zones?
Yes. Free zone companies can be registered for VAT, and the course explains designated zone rules and how they affect supplies and imports.
Is the Value Added Tax (VAT) course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the Value Added Tax (VAT) course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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