VAT Refund & Recovery.
Support the claim with evidence.
Assess input-tax recovery and VAT refund readiness for your business. Organise the records, reconciliations and supporting information behind the proposed claim.
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A refundable balance.
A supporting file to explain it.
Input-tax recovery and a cash refund are related but different questions. The eligibility of the tax claimed, the return position and the evidence supporting a refund all need attention.
We examine the agreed records, identify gaps and organise the application information where a refund request is appropriate. The scope distinguishes eligibility analysis, application preparation and follow-up.
A clear scope.
Purpose behind every step.
Position assessment
Establish the relevant registration, returns and proposed refund or recovery question.
Input-tax evidence
Review agreed invoices and the information supporting potential recovery.
Credit reconciliation
Connect the proposed credit position to return and ledger records.
Supporting file preparation
Organise documents and explanations relevant to the claim.
Application coordination
Agree approval and authorised submission where an application is included.
Queries & records
Address agreed follow-up requests and retain the relevant application records.
Useful findings.
Clear reporting.
A clearer recovery assessment
Relevant eligibility questions and evidence gaps identified.
A reconciled claim file
Workings connecting the proposed position to supporting records.
An organised application route
Responsibilities and follow-up needs agreed where a refund is pursued.
Not every VAT expense is recoverable and a credit balance does not guarantee a cash refund. Eligibility, FTA review and processing depend on the applicable rules and evidence.
Bring the requirement.
We’ll map the records.
VAT registration information, filed returns, VAT ledgers, relevant tax invoices, payment or contractual evidence where applicable, credit reconciliations and FTA correspondence.
Before work begins
We clarify the work, reporting period and the information your team needs.
Fees and timing depend on complexity, record readiness, access and the work agreed.
We agree record access, approvals and how unresolved items will be handled.
Ahlam Hamzeh
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Founder & CEO · Capital Plus Auditing of Accounts
A Dubai-based firm.
A personal approach.
Capital Plus Auditing of Accounts is a Dubai-based firm supporting UAE businesses with VAT, accounting, Corporate Tax and audit requirements. For VAT engagements, we focus on the records, the reporting period and the support your company actually needs.
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01 / Records before assumptions
Review the underlying invoices and facts of the transactions.
02 / Your actual reporting timetable
Work around the period assigned to your registration.
03 / Practical next steps
Discuss registration, returns, review or closure requirements separately.
Specific questions.
Straightforward answers.
Is input-tax recovery the same as receiving a refund?
No. Recovery concerns eligible input tax reflected in the VAT position. A refund is a separate request for a refundable credit, subject to applicable conditions and review.
Can you guarantee the refund amount or payment date?
No. The proposed claim must be supported, and the FTA determines the outcome and processing.
Does this cover tourist or home-builder refund schemes?
This page focuses on business VAT registrants. If another refund scheme is relevant, tell us so eligibility and available support can be assessed separately.
How do we get started?
Tell us the service required, company jurisdiction, reporting period and deadline. Our team will discuss the scope and the information needed before an engagement is agreed.
Official reference: FTA VAT refund user guide ↗
Sources checked 19 October 2026. The rules relevant to your facts and tax period must be checked.
Tell us what you need.
Let’s plan the next step.
Tell us the service you need, where your company is registered and any deadline you are working towards. Our team will discuss your requirements and explain the proposed scope before you decide how to proceed.
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