How to track the VAT Refund Application status in the UAE?
Status |
Explanation |
Pending |
Awaiting FTA processing after submission |
In Progress |
Refund Application is Under Evaluation by the FTA |
Resubmit |
The FTA requires more details, re-submission needs to complete within 5 working days from the authorized signatory's e-mail, and a response with necessary documents without delay. |
Reviewed |
The FTA Authority now checks the Refund application form and initiates the payment procedure to the taxable individual's bank account. |
Approved |
The status will change to “Approved” on successful receipt of the VAT Refund amount in the taxable individual's bank account. |
Reject |
If the Refund Application form is rejected, it will change to the "Reject" state. |
Can FTA reject a VAT Refund request?
Yes. If you did not comply with the following situations, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has the right to reject the VAT Refund request: –
- Incorrect/Incomplete Information- the FTA may reject the Refund request if the VAT Refund application has incorrect/incomplete information.
- Missing Supporting Documents- the FTA require all the necessary supporting documents with the VAT Refund request application, including import/export documents, invoices, and proof of payment. The FTA will reject the request if these documents are missing or incomplete.
- Non-Compliance with VAT Regulations- the FTA may reject their VAT Refund request, if a taxpayer is found to be non-compliant with VAT law, such as by underreporting their VAT liability or by failing to register for VAT.
- Late Request Filing- the Federal Tax Authority/FTA has strict deadlines for filing VAT Refund requests in UAE. The authorities may reject the request if a taxpayer misses the deadline.
- Ineligible Expenses- Only certain types of expenses are eligible for claiming VAT refunds in UAE. The FTA may reject the refund request, if a taxpayer embraces ineligible expenses in their VAT Refund application.
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