How Fatoora tracks VAT
- Output VAT — the 5% you charge on your invoices
- Input VAT — the 5% you pay on expenses and bills that qualify
- Adjustments — credit notes reduce your output VAT automatically
Your net VAT (output minus input) is what you report and pay to the FTA.
Preparing your VAT201
Open the VAT page and choose your filing period. Fatoora shows the totals you need:
- Standard-rated sales and the output VAT on them
- Recoverable input VAT from expenses and bills
- Net VAT payable (or refundable) for the period
Enter these figures into the FTA EmaraTax portal to submit your VAT201.
This page is general information about UAE tax and compliance, not tax or legal advice. Rules and dates can change — always confirm with the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) or a registered tax agent for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
Does Fatoora file the VAT201 for me?+
No. Fatoora prepares the figures so you can enter them into the FTA EmaraTax portal, or hand them to your tax agent. Filing is done on the FTA portal.
How are credit notes handled?+
Credit notes are deducted from your output VAT for the period, so your net VAT is correct.
Which period can I report on?+
You can pick the VAT period on the VAT and Reports pages. Fatoora recalculates the totals for the dates you choose.