When exactly must I register for VAT?

Mandatory registration is triggered once the total value of taxable supplies exceeds AED 375,000 over the preceding 12 months, or if it's expected to exceed that same amount within the next 30 days. That means the rule doesn't just look backward — if a large upcoming contract will push you over the limit, you must register before it happens, not after.

There's also a lower threshold of AED 187,500 that allows voluntary registration for those who want it, even without reaching the mandatory limit. At RASEEKH, we track your revenue continuously so you register at exactly the right moment — neither too early nor too late.