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How to do your VAT registration

VAT is a (5%) tax charged on the sale of goods or services. Unless an exemption applies, transportation services are subject to VAT.

If you’re new to VAT, this page walks you through the basics of your registration process. Expect the registration to take 20 business days.

Consult a tax advisor for more details on criteria and requirements that apply to you.

What your registration entails

VAT collected from providing services

The VAT you collect from selling your transportation services to Riders is payable to the Tax Authority, if these services can be considered pleasure trips. If not, the transportation services are exempt from VAT. More on pleasure trips will follow later.

VAT on business expenses

Besides collecting VAT, VAT can also be charged to you by several parties. For example on business expenses such as fuel, car repairs and the Uber Service Fee. When you are VAT registered, you may be able to deduct this from your collected VAT.

Please note that you will not be able to deduct VAT related to exempt services. See the concerning FAQ below for more information.

Criteria and Requirements

You are obliged to register for VAT when your annual taxable turnover has reached the registration threshold of AED 375,000 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to reach this threshold in the next 30 days.

When your turnover has reached AED 187,500 in the last 12 months, or you expect it to do so in the next 30 days, you can opt to register for VAT voluntarily.

Please note that your taxable turnover does not include the regular transportation services, since they are VAT exempt. Pleasure trips, however are taken into account for the determination of your taxable turnover.

The registration is done online. The registration guidelines can be downloaded from this page.

Your Uber Profile

To complete your Uber Profile, please carry out the following 6 steps:

  1. Select “Profile” from Menu;
  2. Add the Commercial Title of your limousine company to the first line in the address bar;
  3. Add the address of your limousine company to the second line in the address bar;
  4. Complete the fields regarding City, Country and Postal code;
  5. Add the Tax Office and Tax Registration Number of your Company;
  6. Click update.

Every Partner is unique and so are their specific tax circumstances. As such, the information on this page may not cover your tax needs and it should not be relied upon to replace you seeking independent tax advice. Uber can’t provide you with tax advice for your individual situation, and therefore we strongly recommend speaking with a professional tax advisor to get tailored help and advice for your specific circumstances. The purpose of this page is solely to provide general information and is not construed to be exhaustive. This page is for audiences in the United Arab Emirates only.

Last update: 05.12.2022