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UAE VAT Deadline Checker
Find your next VAT filing deadline based on your FTA registration frequency.
Select Your Filing Frequency
Your quarterly group is shown on your VAT registration certificate from FTA.
Your Filing Deadline
Select your filing frequency to see your deadline
Filing Deadlines - Key Rules
- Returns must be filed within 28 days after the tax period ends
- Payment is due on the same day as the return deadline
- If the 28th falls on a weekend/holiday, pay by the previous working day
- Bank transfers can take 2-3 days — pay early
Late Filing Penalties (FTA)
- Late Filing: AED 1,000 (first), AED 2,000 (repeat within 24 months)
- Late Payment: 2% immediately + 4% after 7 days
- Continued Delay: 1% daily after 1 month (max 300%)
- Incorrect Return: AED 3,000 (first), AED 5,000 (repeat)
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